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InvestigateWest’s mission is to do in-depth, investigative reports on important topics in the West, especially the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on the environment, health and social justice.

Investigative ReportsOrders of Protection

Why many judges in WA won’t order abusers to turn in guns

State and federal court decisions threaten to override Washington’s firearm surrender law By Kelsey Turner…
Kelsey Turner
Kelsey TurnerJune 30, 2023
Investigative ReportsOrders of Protection

In Eastern Washington, victims seeking protection steer clear of a judge accused of domestic violence himself

Attorneys say there’s little accountability for judges who may show bias against victims By Wilson…
Wilson Criscione
Wilson CriscioneJune 30, 2023
Investigative ReportsOrders of Protection

Low-income domestic violence survivors face uphill battle in obtaining court-ordered protections 

Advocates urge more funding for housing, shelters and legal services as well as consistent policy…
Kelsey Turner
Kelsey TurnerJune 30, 2023
GovernmentInvestigative Reports

How WA cities’ lobbying muscle shapes housing, public records bills

Lobbyists for the Association of Washington Cities flex the group’s influence in Olympia — including the ability…
Joe O'Sullivan
Joe O'SullivanJune 22, 2023
GovernmentHealthInvestigative Reports

At WA military base, families battle mold, rodents and more despite promised reforms

Military families say reforms adopted in 2019 have done little to improve housing conditions By…
Kaylee Tornay
Kaylee TornayJune 19, 2023
GovernmentHealthInvestigative Reports

‘It’s crazy out there’: The reasons behind Oregon’s deepening drug crisis

Fueled by fentanyl, the number of overdose deaths in Oregon has soared since 2019. And…
Conrad Wilson
Conrad WilsonJune 1, 2023
GovernmentInvestigative Reports

Everett shelter got $3M in COVID relief despite complaints

Local officials signed new contracts with The Hand Up Project after two residents died last…
Lizz Giordano
Lizz GiordanoMay 23, 2023
HealthInvestigative Reports

It’s not the first time this Puget Sound psychologist faces accusations he shortchanged workers

Former colleagues blame a lack of oversight for continued exploitation of practitioners and patients By…
Kaylee Tornay
Kaylee TornayMay 8, 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
GovernmentInvestigative Reports

WA state lawmakers eye special education reforms to address students being shipped out of state

Legislative proposals follow InvestigateWest’s reporting revealing the treatment of kids with disabilities  By Wilson Criscione…
Wilson Criscione
Wilson CriscioneJanuary 27, 2023
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