A federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Washington County's Community Rebuilding Initiative for failing to ...

The most recent attempt to pass legislation that would create an independent statewide jail oversight body has faltered after facing opposition from law enforcement groups and city and county ...

Staff at a Washington state jail ignored the deteriorating health of a 58-year-old inmate despite persistent vomiting leading ...

A Washington law that prevents local authorities from assisting federal immigration agencies may only be as strong as their willingness to comply.

A bi-county effort to promote continuity of medical care for county jail inmates after their release has earned national attention. Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu was presented with the ...

Two candidates are running for Washington County Sheriff.

In Saline County, the current head of the Sheriff’s Office, Rodney Wright, is running for a state office, leaving the seat ...

They say Phillip Munroe didn't eat for weeks because of his mental health, but that officers should've taken better care of ...

Editor’s note: This article contains discussions of suicide. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, there are resources to help. If you are experiencing a crisis, dial 988. For Indigenous people ...

Aaron Jefferson stood and watched, his hands held together, as the men before him treaded to pools in the center of the gymnasium. Filled with both excitement and nerves, Jefferson thought of his ...

Similar actions have been taken by cities in the region to limit or ban immigration enforcement activities, including Tukwila ...

Marion resident Evie Cahalen, 65, has launched a bid to unseat incumbent Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino, 47, who is seeking a third term in office.