Guarded by Predators Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law The bill, inspired by InvestigateWest reporting, is awaiting Gov. Brad Little’s signature Whitney Bryen March 25, 2026
Government Washington courts rarely discipline guardians ad litem accused of misconduct in custody cases Minimal oversight of court investigators makes it difficult for parents to challenge flawed reports without risking damage to their cases Kelsey Turner March 23, 2026
Immigration ‘I was trying to follow the rules:’ WA asylum seekers detained over questionable violations Recent court rulings show how ICE is citing missed immigration check-ins — often without evidence — to detain asylum seekers Rachel Spacek March 18, 2026
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2010 at Dateline Earth: Reversing global warming. Restoring ecosystems. And saving environmental journalism? Well, that's up to you . . . December 22, 2009
InvestigateWest Copenhagen climate-treaty coverage points up need for independent journalism December 21, 2009
Ethiopian activists: PM Zenawi in Copenhagen to collect cash, not fight climate change December 19, 2009
Zenawi protesters at Copenhagen climate talks: Ethiopia raping women, environment, and killing December 19, 2009
Climate "deal" reached in Copenhagen; see great pics, dramatic video of the final hours here December 19, 2009
Copenhagen climate talks' backstory: Ethiopia PM accused of genocide is top African negotiator December 18, 2009
Gregoire, at Copenhagen climate talks, negotiates to bring green-energy companies to Pacific Northwest December 17, 2009