Overflowing Idaho prisons are sending women with good behavior to ‘the hole’
Incarceration rates are rising, and inmates say they’re being punished for the state’s failures to manage prison capacity
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It’s not the first time this Puget Sound psychologist faces accusations he shortchanged workers
Former colleagues blame a lack of oversight for continued exploitation of practitioners and patients
WA’s bill to require clergy to report child abuse dies after Catholics refuse compromise on confessions
Washington’s mandatory reporter law is one of the weakest when it comes to clergy
WA passes climate goals for crypto and data centers while OR’s effort fails
Amazon opposition, community outcry kill Oregon bill
The WA 'strike force' chasing millions in COVID-19 relief fraud
From a Spokane T-shirt scheme to a Nigerian unemployment scam, federal prosecutors are grappling with how to prioritize cases amid limited resources.
With assault weapons ban, Washington enters a new era of gun reform
Ten years ago, the NRA was feared. But three major laws signed by Gov. Inslee show that Democrats are less reluctant to pass new restrictions.
New coalition seeks to end Idaho’s closed primary elections
Idahoans for Open Primaries will attempt to qualify a ballot initiative for the November 2024 election
In Washington, FDA lawsuit is part of larger strategy to preserve abortion access
Court ruling preserves status quo in several states as fight continues elsewhere over abortion pill
GOP, Dems raise concerns about new law eliminating Idaho’s March presidential primary election
Idaho Democratic leader calls for special legislative session to clarify presidential primary process
Oregon open primaries supporters start fresh with 2024 ballot measure
Nonaffiliated voters are the largest bloc but are currently barred from voting in most primary elections
