Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law
The bill, inspired by InvestigateWest reporting, is awaiting Gov. Brad Little’s signature
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New state fire risks map leaves Oregon property owners with insurance concerns; some cities challenge data
The map’s impact on insurance rates and property values should not be severe, according to the state wildfire programs director
Landslide risk is on the rise thanks to climate change, and states are looking to identify hazards
Washington — home to deadliest landslide in the U.S. history — is working to prevent future loss of life by scanning the state for new threats.
WA school districts ignoring state transparency laws
Investigation finds school officials don't follow the rules on reporting abusive isolation and restraint when they send students out of state or to private facilities
A chronic polluter closes its doors. What’s next?
The owner of a wood treatment plant is trying to walk away from its mess in West Eugene, Oregon. Neighbors say, not so fast.
How two refugee women are building new lives in Washington state
Refugee resettlement in the Puget Sound continues for Afghan and Ukrainian nationals
Growing sprawl in WA woods comes with high wildfire risk
Policymakers and homeowners are scrambling to manage the so-called 'wildland-urban interface' to mitigate the threat