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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How a WA prison turned a treatable ailment into a death sentence
“They knew he was dying,” says his wife, who wasn’t told until it was too late
Many Washington counties aren’t verifying if accused domestic abusers are turning over their guns
While some counties are devoting money to track down guns, others rely on the honor system to ensure firearms are turned over
Investigation opened into former Mercer Island High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct
A different teacher has also been put on paid leave for potentially "failing to report"
‘I want people to know he’s done this’: Student alleges sexual misconduct by another Mercer Island teacher
High school English teacher Curtis Johnston, who abruptly retired in August, is the second teacher accused of sexual misconduct in recent months
From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Inspired by Andrea Weiskircher, scores of women revealed sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff. Most of their cases were buried.
Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse
When guards are charged, plea deals offer leniency
Case closed: Inside Idaho State Police’s handling of prison sexual abuse complaints
Audio recordings and records obtained by InvestigateWest reveal sloppy investigations, omitted evidence and questions about whether cases were properly pursued
Allegations of sex abuse, misused church dollars against WA priest divide parish
Spokane Diocese points to “overwhelming evidence” — but parishioners question Bishop Thomas Daly’s motivations
In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed
A yearlong investigation finds rampant sexual abuse by guards, systemic cover-ups, and punishment for victims
The Idaho prison guard who preyed on women — and the system that hid his ‘predatory’ conduct
This is the first installment in a new InvestigateWest series called “Guarded by Predators,” exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them
Staff sexual abuse in Idaho women’s prisons goes largely unchecked
InvestigateWest reporting exposes sexual abuse by guards, retaliation against victims and a system that fails to track the scope of the problem
Oregon abandons Medicaid expansion for people leaving prison, months after delaying launch
State officials cited onerous work to implement federal Medicaid eligibility changes and other shifting policies