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
InvestigateWest (investigatewest.org) is an independent news nonprofit dedicated to investigative journalism in the Pacific Northwest. Visit investigatewest.org/newsletters to sign up for weekly updates.
'; document.querySelector('#copytext').value = textContent; modal.showModal(); }); // Modal close functionality const modal = document.querySelector('.republish-modal'); const closeBtn = document.querySelector('.republish-modal-close'); // Close button click closeBtn.addEventListener('click', function() { modal.close(); }); // Close on backdrop click modal.addEventListener('click', function(e) { if (e.target === modal) { modal.close(); } }); // Close on ESC key (this is usually built-in, but adding for safety) modal.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) { if (e.key === 'Escape') { modal.close(); } }); // Copy text button functionality document.querySelector('.copy-text-button').addEventListener('click', async function() { const textarea = document.querySelector('#copytext'); const text = textarea.value; try { // Try modern Clipboard API first if (navigator.clipboard && window.isSecureContext) { await navigator.clipboard.writeText(text); this.textContent = 'Copied!'; } else { // Fallback for older browsers textarea.select(); document.execCommand('copy'); this.textContent = 'Copied!'; } // Reset button text after 2 seconds setTimeout(() => { this.textContent = 'Copy text'; }, 2000); } catch (err) { console.error('Failed to copy text: ', err); // Fallback to selection if copying fails textarea.select(); this.textContent = 'Text selected'; setTimeout(() => { this.textContent = 'Copy text'; }, 2000); } }); });California's state health officer said swine flu could affect one in four Californians this fall.
The result? Lost productivity in the workplace and a strained-to-bursting health care system.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the H1N1 vaccine for more than half the U.S. population, including pregnant women, healthcare workers, parents/caregivers,and people from 6 month to 24 years old, or those ages 25 through 64 with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.
The story you just read is only possible because readers like you support our mission to uncover truths that matter. If you value this reporting, help us continue producing high-impact investigations that drive real-world change. Your donation today ensures we can keep asking tough questions and bringing critical issues to light. Join us — because fearless, independent journalism depends on you!
— Jacob H. Fries, executive director
DonateCancel anytime.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletters and never miss an investigation.