
Investigations
Washington counties, tribes get more than $110M in federal land aid
A small part of the American Rescue Plan provides direct, flexible dollars to compensate for untaxable national parks or other federally owned lands.
A small part of the American Rescue Plan provides direct, flexible dollars to compensate for untaxable national parks or other federally owned lands.
The Defense Department underwent reforms in 2019 after unsafe conditions were found on U.S. bases, but residents say there are still problems.
State administrators overruled or helped mediate telecom objections that have previously disqualified local governments from similar grant awards.
Local committees will still set nurse/patient ratios amid new state oversight, but workers argue the current complaint system falls short.
Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend.