Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths
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Pierce County violated state law by diverting millions in tax revenue meant to improve 911 calls, state audit finds
Officials repeatedly ignored guidance regarding their $4.5 million purchase to boost law enforcement radio connection at a government building in Tacoma, jeopardizing federal funding
Bullies or demonstrators? How court records are describing Portland’s ICE protests
Charging documents show a more nuanced picture of what federal officers have been facing.
Deportation flights at WA airport up dramatically this year, advocates say
Activists also say King County officials aren’t being transparent enough about the flights in and out of Boeing Field.
Oregon labor bureau gets $19M budget boost to tackle wage claim backlog
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson’s bid for a 30% budget increase was bolstered by support from Gov. Tina Kotek, organized labor and legal aid groups
Last-minute deal preserves Oregon program for disadvantaged businesses
Critics said cuts to state technical assistance program in Oregon would’ve devastated support for Native American businesses
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.
