Idaho judge orders release of police employment records to InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute
The state began withholding the records following a 2025 InvestigateWest series about sexual misconduct by prison staff
Child Care
Oregon needs more youth ‘respite’ homes, but funding problems stand in the way
The closure of one Southern Oregon facility highlights barriers to expanding care for kids with complex behavioral health needs
Oregon Health & Science University shelved plans to expand its overcrowded newborn intensive care unit. Nurses fear babies won’t get needed care
Nurses say more babies are being squeezed into rooms in the 30-year-old unit
Idaho passes law reforming youth treatment home oversight
The changes come in response to 2023 InvestigateWest series highlighting gaps that put child safety at risk
Family’s experience highlights high mortality rate of Black babies, as Oregon pushes for culturally responsive care
Oregon’s “Momnibus” legislative package looks to improve outcomes through multiple supports, including expanding access to doulas
Budget cuts for Idaho Child Care Program compounds financial troubles for parents, providers
With high employee turnover, Idaho’s financially struggling child care industry braces for subsidy program cuts
Inequity, mismanagement beleaguer Oregon’s early learning agency, employees say
Records allege “racist environment” and deep divisions over child care governance
WA lawmaker wants to make voting mandatory … sort of?
Sen. Sam Hunt reintroduced a bill to legally require people to vote — but there wouldn’t be any consequences if you don’t.
WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families
In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.
Badly needed infant and toddler care investments aren’t reaching Oregon’s north coast
Local leaders say they’re forced to step up to boost child care access
