An Idaho law targeted fentanyl dealers. Prosecutors are using it to charge users, too
An InvestigateWest review found at least 30 people charged with trafficking without evidence of selling or distribution. They face mandatory minimum prison terms.
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Washington schools chief seeks policy changes after teacher sexual misconduct reporting
The changes, which would expand the state’s investigatory abilities, still need approval from the governor-appointed Professional Educator Standards Board
Fired officers in Washington disproportionately land at tribal police departments
Tribal police in Washington hire officers fired elsewhere at a rate four times higher than their share of the workforce
Before a student alleged sexual assault, Edmonds schools received years of warnings about her teacher
Records show administrators left a teacher in an elementary school classroom despite repeated concerns about his inappropriate behavior with students
Idaho Supreme Court: Judges can consider immigration status in probation decisions
Some immigration attorneys and scholars worry the ruling will make it harder for undocumented people to get probation
Idaho labor economist ran anonymous accounts promoting pro-Russian, far-right views
Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery
Some states offer domestic violence defenses to parents charged with failing to prevent child abuse. Should Oregon?
Parents in eight states can be acquitted if they can show “reasonable fear” of escalating violence
InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute sue Idaho for withholding police employment records
The lawsuit accuses Idaho State Police and the Idaho Department of Correction of concealing public records in response to critical reporting
Mercer Island superintendent knew of teacher sexual misconduct allegations despite public statements
Curtis Johnston was allowed to voluntarily surrender his teaching license after the superintendent told a state investigator that no investigations existed, records show
As Idaho grows, ambulance agencies warn they need more funding to keep up
State lawmakers wary of government spending have turned down bills to fund emergency medical services
Oregon Health & Science University president says neonatal ICU expansion is a top priority, but offers no timeline
Shereef Elnahal, who has served as president since August, said the hospital needs to stabilize its finances before it can resume the project
Spokane prosecutors are suddenly declining to charge more felony domestic violence cases, citing staffing issues
As Washington reduces public defender caseloads, prosecutors say that's forced difficult charging decisions
