Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths
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Suit: WA should stop ‘unlawful’ signature reviews that disenfranchise voters
The state’s ballot procedure disproportionately rejects votes from young voters and people of color
Greater Idaho ballot measures pass in two more Oregon counties
Leaders say they now have enough support to lobby state legislatures directly to change state lines
Idaho voters approve amendment allowing Legislature to call itself back for special sessions
Previously, only Idaho’s governor had the power to bring legislators back after adjournment
Two statewide measures on slavery and legislative walkouts have passed in Oregon
Supporters behind a fourth measure that would tighten the state’s gun laws have also declared victory while a measure making health care a right is split
A quarter of local election officials received violent threats after 2020 election, survey finds
Numbers rose for those in large cities or counties, who serve the majority of voters
Greater Idaho organizers face a new foe: Growing apathy
Two more counties will vote on pro-Greater Idaho ballot measures as the movement looks to keep supporters engaged
Idaho counties report increase in requests for absentee ballots for general election
Registered voters have until Oct. 28 to request an absentee ballot