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
Public Health
Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit those in mental health crisis
New report from a state work group offers dozens of suggestions to improve Oregon’s civil commitment process
Since Dobbs, Idaho mothers increasingly accused of child abuse while pregnant
Officials are using medical information to add mothers to child abuse registry for conduct before birth
Oregon woman’s suicide after repeated 911 calls reveals gaps in Bend’s lauded crisis response system
She called 911 nine times in six months seeking help before neighbors found her dead
New Oregon program pays parents to care for kids with intensive medical, behavioral needs — but few can access it
Parents say limited pay, long waitlist are restricting the program’s effectiveness
Colville tribal citizens left on the hook when Indian Health Service doesn’t pay medical bills
Some IHS patients face a choice: Pay a bill that isn’t their responsibility or take a hit to their credit rating
King County woman’s chance to testify lost as prosecutors opt for plea deal, raising concerns about justice in sexual assault cases
Data shows many King County sexual assault cases end in plea deals that victims and advocates say don’t reflect the crime
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
Report lays bare stark disparities in health care outcomes for Native Americans in Washington
Health system performance scorecard shows shorter life spans, higher rates of death before 75 from preventable and treatable causes
A tale of two workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
One state adopted worker protections and saw deaths drop, while the other took no action
Audit of Oregon early learning department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
Findings align with concerns from current and former staff in recent InvestigateWest report
Idaho ramped up investments in round-the-clock youth psychiatric care. But concerns over safety, accessibility loom
Parents of children who were turned away from Idaho Youth Ranch criticize its ‘unrealistic’ admissions standards
Following InvestigateWest report, Idaho approves funding for teen’s long-awaited care — but now there’s nowhere for him to go
Idaho lacks options for teens requiring highest level of psychiatric treatment