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As in D.C., a fight breaks out in Washington state over who gets access to lawmakers

In both cases, politicians take a larger role in handpicking reporters

New WA law makes clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse

Bill proposed in response to InvestigateWest article makes no exemptions for allegations shared during confessions

Seattle philanthropists give $250,000 to propel investigative reporting across the Pacific Northwest

Washington’s Yakima County represents breaking point in state’s public defender crisis

State’s patchwork approach to providing attorneys pits constitutional rights against public safety, legal experts say

‘We have lots of work for you guys’ — emails show coordination between deputies in Idaho’s Kootenai County and immigration officials

Cooperation with federal authorities tests bounds of law and policy, stirs fear in immigrant communities

Oregon has spent $46 million fighting black market cannabis. Officials can't tell if it’s working

Experts say the state’s lack of market-related data may be hampering its efforts

WA families are using ‘Joel’s Law’ for involuntary commitments more than ever. Is it working?

Joel’s Law petitions increased by 266% since 2020 statewide

‘You can report her, too!’ Right-wing Idaho activist targets Republican legislator with calls for ICE raids

As Trump administration seeks tips on migrants, some have turned tip line into a weapon

Idaho legislative committee wants Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law

Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers

Oregon bill would allow tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs

Proposal would simplify patchwork laws governing jurisdiction on tribal lands