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
Criminal Justice
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
Sheriff candidate in small WA county faces claims of domestic violence, dishonesty
State Legislature failed to pass bill last session that would have disqualified him from running
Local officials aren’t concerned about accusations of racism against an Idaho sheriff, despite calls for accountability
An extremism watchdog group said the sheriff’s rhetoric about immigrants is “disturbing” and could fuel violence
Mercer Island schools assessing sexual abuse protocols after outcry
Superintendent to “analyze current practices” and “make improvements” for student safety following InvestigateWest and Mercer Island Reporter story
Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns. A new court ruling could change that.
Advocates hope a Court of Appeals decision will resolve constitutional concerns about a firearm surrender law
A beloved Mercer Island teacher was accused twice of sexual misconduct with students. The school district kept it quiet.
Gary "Chris" Twombley was put on administrative leave in December 2023
Accused of racism and retaliation, this Idaho sheriff is now working with ICE
Former employees say Sheriff Larry Kendrick made racist jokes at work and was demeaning to women
Pierce County violated state law by diverting millions in tax revenue meant to improve 911 calls, state audit finds
Officials repeatedly ignored guidance regarding their $4.5 million purchase to boost law enforcement radio connection at a government building in Tacoma, jeopardizing federal funding
Records reveal Snoqualmie police chief was fired for sexual comments, said recruit ‘could not keep her legs together’
Report renews concerns about treatment of women at department that recently charged a rape survivor with harassment
Family law experts push legal framework to guide guardian ad litem reform in Washington
A ‘model code’ would have only licensed mental health professionals making parenting plan recommendations to the court
Renewed investigation leads to criminal charges against wife of Portland identity theft victim
Suspects accused of stealing a spouse’s identity rarely face prosecution