A 2021 law expanded Washington’s power to decertify police officers. Records show cops still avoid consequences
An InvestigateWest review shows how Washington police agencies keep hiring cops accused of serious misconduct
Education
Leadership shake-up at Seattle-area school district rocked by a sex abuse scandal
Superintendent to leave, two board members resign after InvestigateWest revealed lack of discipline against accused child predator
Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?
About a decade ago, one school district went to the state for money to fix its crumbling buildings. It got a fraction of what it asked for. Since then, no other district has even applied.
Parents rail against Seattle-area school district for failing to stop staffer’s ‘grooming-like behavior’
District defends the steps it took after InvestigateWest revealed lack of discipline against accused child predator
Nearly 23,000 Idaho children lost health insurance for not filling out paperwork, data shows
Another 10,000 children were confirmed to be ineligible for Medicaid program as state continues disenrollment process
How a Seattle-area school district ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’
State education officials say the case highlights the need for more oversight of paraeducators
Collapsing Roofs, Broken Toilets, Flooded Classrooms: Inside the Worst-Funded Schools in the Nation
Idaho spends less on schools per student than any other state. Kids are sweating, freezing and struggling to learn.
Schools hiring emergency teachers for special education, potentially violating federal law
More than 130 emergency licensed instructors who don’t have to meet federally mandated standards are teaching students with disabilities
WA state lawmakers eye special education reforms to address students being shipped out of state
Legislative proposals follow InvestigateWest’s reporting revealing the treatment of kids with disabilities
Dozens of Oregon school districts likely undercounting homeless students
Homeless students can get assistance from their schools, but unless they’re identified, they get none
Despite last year’s lessons, Northwest schools scramble to find staff
Districts depend on emergency substitutes, some of whom lack teaching experience or even a bachelor’s degree