Criminal Justice

Nathaniel Sanders, 60, is currently living with his 90-year-old mother in Seattle and doesn’t know how he’ll come up with a

'Full of injustice': Burden of court fines vary by race, county in WA

Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison

August 1, 2022

Spokane County has received millions of dollars in grants from the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation to reduce the jail

Following controversy, Spokane County now fully backs supported release pretrial pilot program

May 17, 2022

Amber Letchworth became a criminal justice reform advocate after arrests a decade ago left her stuck in jail, causing her to

Where you live in Washington may determine whether you get stuck in jail before trial

April 22, 2022

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