Idaho leaders urged to address systemic failures following prison abuse reports
InvestigateWest reporters uncovered years of sexual abuse by women’s prison guards prompting calls for independent investigation
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Seattle-area man who allegedly trawled dating sites for victims charged with sex trafficking
A teen told InvestigateWest last year about how she has tried to rebuild her life after the exploitation
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions and requiring more disclosure from donors
WA’s workers’ compensation system ensnarls some hurt on the job
A “grand bargain” under L&I can force injured employees to navigate multiple appeals or turn to costly litigation to get the care they need.
In care facilities, Idaho kids are under less abuse oversight, watchdog government report finds
Report by Idaho Office of Performance Evaluations came in response to news articles by InvestigateWest that uncovered abuse allegations
WA farmworkers fear reporting sexual harassment to federal anti-discrimination agency under Trump
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won’t say if immigration status will be used against victims
Evictions in WA skyrocket, overwhelming legal aid program for low-income renters
Housing advocates hope the state’s new law limiting rent hikes will help slow the pace
Records reveal Snoqualmie police chief was fired for sexual comments, said recruit ‘could not keep her legs together’
Report renews concerns about treatment of women at department that recently charged a rape survivor with harassment
Family law experts push legal framework to guide guardian ad litem reform in Washington
A ‘model code’ would have only licensed mental health professionals making parenting plan recommendations to the court
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
Law would simplify patchwork oversight governing jurisdiction on tribal lands
