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New report tracks which WA counties send the most people to prison
It’s not just Washington's big cities contributing to mass incarceration.
Wilson Criscione
Wilson Criscione, born and raised in Spokane, writes for InvestigateWest.
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WA auditors feel tangled in the election integrity debate
Fueled by the false narrative that widespread fraud caused Trump to lose in 2020, election officials have been under constant attack from far-right deniers.
Equity
'Full of injustice': Burden of court fines vary by race, county in WA
Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.
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WA settles lawsuit over practices in housing foster kids
The state agreed to provide new support for older teens, foster parents and children with disabilities. But since the lawsuit was filed, hotel stays have only increased.
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Blurry laws lead to steep damage charges for WA renters
Housing advocates say the unreasonable fees put struggling tenants on shaky ground to find future housing.