Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults
At the same time, Adult Protective Services workers say they’re under growing pressure to close investigations quickly.
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Idaho prison system calls for strengthened sexual abuse law in response to InvestigateWest series
The Department of Correction also plans to update its staff sexual misconduct policy and better educate inmates on their rights
Allegations against Washington gender-affirming surgeon stir fears of backlash for trans patients
Former employees and patients describe ethical lapses, shoddy records and worse at cosmetic surgery clinic — raising concerns about oversight in the booming industry
Idaho prison system reopens sexual abuse case, reverses finding after InvestigateWest reporting
Woman whose allegations sparked others to speak up says Idaho still must do more to create "just and humane" system
Oregon, WA lawsuit challenges Trump administration overhaul to federal homeless housing grant program
The states described the changes as a “death blow” to their homeless services systems
Oregon promised better access to doulas and lactation care. Birth workers say they still can’t get paid
A new law is aimed at supporting doula and lactation workers, but many say the success of those reforms depends on whether the state can fix persistent payment problems
7 reforms Idaho could make to address sexual abuse by prison staff
Independent oversight, policy changes in other states show steps to protect Idaho inmates at risk of victimization
Native American kids less likely than others in WA to be offered second chance in juvenile court, data shows
Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes
Oregon homeless service groups say Trump’s overhaul of key housing program will exclude them from funding
New rules for a federal homeless housing program require people get treatment if they want housing — a big departure from the past
Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause
‘Make it make sense’: Advocates stunned as WA lawmaker helps slash funds for groups clearing old drug convictions
After being fired from the legal aid group she once led, Rep. Tarra Simmons supported state cuts that crippled similar organizations
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates
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