Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one
Gov. Bob Ferguson has rejected everyone the state board recommended for commutation
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Washington Three Percenters want to escape the ‘extremist’ label — but experts remain wary
Three Percenters elsewhere were among most indicted members of January 6 attack
Left-wing activists worry anti-doxxing laws will target them
Recent laws in Washington and Oregon, part of a slew of similar laws nationwide, were initially aimed at stopping harassment by extremist hate groups
Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024 presidential election cycle
A third of Oregon’s county clerks have left their jobs during the past few years
Kicked out of the Proud Boys, a Portland neo-Nazi launched his own group — and he’s gone to war with his former allies
Experts fear the battle could further radicalize both groups
A SW Washington sheriff pushes the limits of official powers while in training
Pacific County Sheriff Daniel Garcia’s first nine months have been marked with frequent conflicts with other elected officials. But, to him, he’s reclaiming the power of the sheriff.
The Idaho GOP fears ranked-choice voting could turn Idaho blue
Proponents — including the former Idaho governor — argue that it would make politics nice again
Federal court likely to redraw Central WA Latino-majority district
Democratic lawmakers said they chose not to reconvene the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission after a judicial ruling for a new map.
Federal judge orders redrawing of Yakima Valley legislative district
Judge Robert Lasnik finds “ample evidence” that the lines for the 15th District impair the ability of Latino voters to participate equally with other voters.
Some Idaho Republicans worry presidential caucus will reduce turnout, divide party
Idaho Legislature mistakenly eliminated the state’s presidential primary election earlier this year
How a new Idaho superintendent is tapping far-right connections to refashion a school district
Teachers flee the small district, fearing the impact of a right-wing politician’s appointment
An Oregon county backs ‘Greater Idaho’ talks, as another schedules a vote
Twelve counties in the state have now voted to support efforts to change Oregon’s border with Idaho.
New coalition seeks to end Idaho’s closed primary elections
Idahoans for Open Primaries will attempt to qualify a ballot initiative for the November 2024 election