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July 23, 2026
Youth prison system woes detailedFree
Nearly half of front-line staff at Washington’s overcrowded juvenile detention facilities leave within a year. Many report feeling unsafe, unprepared and unsupported.
Nearly half of front-line staff at Washington’s overcrowded juvenile detention facilities leave within a year. Many report feeling unsafe, unprepared and unsupported.
The Clark County Council is moving forward with a proposed $344 million partial rebuild of the county jail, balancing facility upgrades with a public sensitive to new taxes.
Investigators use new technology to keep pursuing Clark County’s cold cases
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.
The owners of a 7-year-old German shepherd shot and killed by an off-duty Skamania County sheriff’s deputy are urging anyone who witnessed the incident but has not yet spoken with investigators to come forward.
The Washington State Patrol issued a stark warning to motorcyclists this month: Stay safe, stay smart and stay sober as warmer weather draws more bikes onto scenic Washington roads.
The Washougal Police Department has received a state grant to purchase a handheld narcotics analyzer aimed at improving officer safety and speeding drug identification in the field.
Skyrocketing fuel prices won’t keep police cruisers and fire engines from responding to emergencies.
Yvonne Fryar became a survivor of human trafficking at the age of 7, an experience that forced her into years of exploitation. By 11, she was on the streets, surviving by trading sex for food, safety and drugs.
Work is progressing steadily on one of Clark County’s most prominent transportation infrastructure projects.