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An assault survivor found solace with a King County advocacy group
But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him.
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Federal cuts threaten Washington crime victims’ advocacy programs
Agencies are hoping Olympia can provide stable funding for the 52,000 state residents who receive resources such as legal aid and crisis intervention.
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Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response.
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Washington police oversight agency has yet to open an investigation
Three years after its founding, the Office of Independent Investigations has not moved forward on any of the police killings it has flagged for review.
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Klickitat sheriff’s growing volunteer posse raises questions
Bob Songer, a leader in the ‘constitutional sheriff’ movement, says the group fills a need. Skeptics worry about the lack of civil rights training and public oversight.