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Wilson Criscione
By Wilson Criscione In Government

WA’s bill to require clergy to report child abuse dies after Catholics refuse compromise on confessions

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Kaylee Tornay
By Kaylee Tornay In Climate

WA passes climate goals for crypto and data centers while OR’s effort fails 

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Brandon Block
By Brandon Block In Government

The WA ‘strike force’ chasing millions in COVID-19 relief fraud

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OPB
By OPB In Government

Shemia Fagan resigns as Oregon secretary of state following cannabis consulting scandal

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GovernmentHealth

With assault weapons ban, Washington enters a new era of gun reform

Ten years ago, the NRA was feared. But three major laws signed by Gov. Inslee…
Joe O'Sullivan
Joe O'SullivanMay 2, 2023
State of Democracy

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…
Clark Corbin
Clark CorbinMay 2, 2023
Newsroom

Daniel Walters joins InvestigateWest as democracy and extremism reporter

Daniel Walters, an investigative reporter who’s made a career out of exposing con artists, conspiracy…
InvestigateWest
InvestigateWestApril 26, 2023
GovernmentHealth

In Washington, FDA lawsuit is part of larger strategy to preserve abortion access

Court ruling preserves status quo in several states as fight continues elsewhere over abortion pill…
Kelcie Moseley
Kelcie MoseleyApril 19, 2023
State of Democracy

GOP, Dems raise concerns about new law eliminating Idaho’s March presidential primary election

Idaho Democratic leader calls for special legislative session to clarify presidential primary process By Clark…
Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho Capital SunApril 19, 2023
State of Democracy

Oregon open primaries supporters start fresh with 2024 ballot measure

Nonaffiliated voters are the largest bloc but are currently barred from voting in most primary…
Julia Shumway
Julia ShumwayApril 19, 2023
Newsroom

Meet InvestigateWest’s newest reporter: Kelsey Turner

InvestigateWest is excited to announce the addition of a new full-time investigative reporter with an…
InvestigateWest
InvestigateWestApril 18, 2023
Government

Collapsing Roofs, Broken Toilets, Flooded Classrooms: Inside the Worst-Funded Schools in the Nation

Idaho spends less on schools per student than any other state. Kids are sweating, freezing…
Idaho Statesman and ProPublica
Idaho Statesman and ProPublicaApril 13, 2023
Newsroom

King County prosecutor’s office accused of ‘self-dealing’ promotion

An investigation found no hiring policies were violated but noted there is no consistent process…
Lizz Giordano
Lizz GiordanoApril 13, 2023
GovernmentInvestigative Reports

Schools hiring emergency teachers for special education, potentially violating federal law

More than 130 emergency licensed instructors who don’t have to meet federally mandated standards are…
Alex Baumhardt
Alex BaumhardtApril 13, 2023
EnvironmentGovernmentHealth

Three Decades of Well Water Pollution in Rural Oregon Sees Almost No Government Action

Community organizers band together to tackle pollution from food processors and industrial farming. By Claire…
Claire Carlson
Claire CarlsonApril 10, 2023
Environment

How Washington plans to spend money from the new carbon-cap law

Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries…
Joe O'Sullivan
Joe O'SullivanApril 10, 2023
GovernmentState of Democracy

Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state’s office raises eyebrows in Salem

The email to customers asked them to support the office’s budget request By Julia Shumway,…
Julia Shumway
Julia ShumwayApril 10, 2023
Government

Investigation finds racism, gender bias against worker at Oregon Employment Department

A 110-page investigative report documents a hostile work environment experienced by a female attorney of…
Rob Manning
Rob ManningApril 10, 2023
State of Democracy

Despite setbacks, far-right extremists are winning positions in mainstream Northwest politics

Militia groups, Christian nationalists, anti-vaccine activists and other conspiracy theorists in the Pacific Northwest have…
Jonathan Levinson
Jonathan LevinsonMarch 29, 2023
Government

Idaho renters face bigger shortage of affordable homes, national housing report shows

According to 2023 report, Idaho has 38 affordable rental homes for every 100 households with…
Mia Maldonado
Mia MaldonadoMarch 29, 2023

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