Overflowing Idaho prisons are sending women with good behavior to ‘the hole’
Incarceration rates are rising, and inmates say they’re being punished for the state’s failures to manage prison capacity
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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.
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