Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one
Gov. Bob Ferguson has rejected everyone the state board recommended for commutation
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How a Federal Agency Is Contributing to Salmon’s Decline in the Northwest
Damming the powerful waters of the Columbia River was a boon for cheap, clean electricity. But the fish that swam those waters are dying out. And the agency in charge isn’t stopping that.
Displaced WA flood survivors ‘in limbo’ while awaiting federal aid
Climate change is straining FEMA’s capacity to help people after a disaster
Washington Tribes Call on Governor to Reject Clean Energy Project Proposal
In a July 28 letter, most of the federally recognized tribes in Washington pushed the state to deny permits to a developer because its project along the Columbia River would mean the unavoidable destruction or damage to sites sacred to the area’s tr
New data shows worsening mental health, education trends among Idaho children
Kids Count data for 2022 ranks state among top-third for economic, family well-being
Expansion of electric vehicle grid hits roadblocks in rural WA
A new statewide plan would use federal dollars to build chargers every 50 miles, upgrading rural utilities and combating 'range anxiety.'
Trapped in harm's way as disasters mount
Communities stuck on the front lines of the climate crisis need help relocating. The U.S. government isn’t prepared.
'Full of injustice': Burden of court fines vary by race, county in WA
Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison
Mystery group sending anti-Democrat mailers, prepping web ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities hasn’t filed campaign finance records
