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Image: A 12-year-old killed herself at a Spokane hospital that recently closed its youth psychiatric unit
Public Health

A 12-year-old killed herself at a Spokane hospital that recently closed its youth psychiatric unit

Workers say girl’s death is an example of what they feared from Providence closing the unit
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State of Democracy, Government

As in D.C., a fight breaks out in Washington state over who gets access to lawmakers

In both cases, politicians take a larger role in handpicking reporters
Image: As in D.C., a fight breaks out in Washington state over who gets access to lawmakers
Criminal Justice, Government

Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse

Bill proposed in response to InvestigateWest article makes no exemptions for allegations shared during confessions
Image: Washington Legislature passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse
Criminal Justice, Government

Washington’s Yakima County represents breaking point in state’s public defender crisis

State’s patchwork approach to providing attorneys pits constitutional rights against public safety, legal experts say
Image: Washington’s Yakima County represents breaking point in state’s public defender crisis
Criminal Justice, Government, State of Democracy

‘We have lots of work for you guys’ — emails show coordination between deputies in Idaho’s Kootenai County and immigration officials

Cooperation with federal authorities tests bounds of law and policy, stirs fear in immigrant communities
Image: ‘We have lots of work for you guys’ — emails show coordination between deputies in Idaho’s Kootenai County and immigration officials
Government

Oregon has spent $46 million fighting black market cannabis. Officials can't tell if it’s working

Experts say the state’s lack of market-related data may be hampering its efforts
Image: Oregon has spent $46 million fighting black market cannabis. Officials can't tell if it’s working
Criminal Justice

WA families are using ‘Joel’s Law’ for involuntary commitments more than ever. Is it working?

Joel’s Law petitions increased by 266% since 2020 statewide
Image: WA families are using ‘Joel’s Law’ for involuntary commitments more than ever. Is it working?
Labor, State of Democracy

‘You can report her, too!’ Right-wing Idaho activist targets Republican legislator with calls for ICE raids

As Trump administration seeks tips on migrants, some have turned tip line into a weapon
Image: ‘You can report her, too!’ Right-wing Idaho activist targets Republican legislator with calls for ICE raids
Government, Labor

Idaho legislative committee wants Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law

Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers
Image: Idaho legislative committee wants Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law
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