Lawsuit alleges WA doctor sexually assaulted hundreds of children
Local law firms have sued the State of Washington, alleging it allowed decades of sexual abuse and negligence to occur to hundreds of students at two juvenile detention schools.
WA family shocked as murderer's life sentence reduced, released without notice
Here's how a 2021 ruling in the Washington Supreme Court opened the door to freedom for a man convicted of two life sentences.
More WA servicemen allege sexual abuse by JBLM Army doctor
A disgraced Army doctor’s list of accusers is growing, with two new John Does stepped forward and filed new federal tort claims against both Dr. Michael Stockin and the U.S. Army tied to sexual abuse.
Former WA juvenile detention employee re-arrested for smuggling contraband
A former staff member of Washington's embattled Green Hill juvenile detention center was re-arrested, accused of smuggling drugs into the facility on Sunday.
Flushing illegal contraband behind bars; WA youth facility leader says it’s 'OK'
The email, sent by leadership at Washington’s only maximum security youth detention facility, indicates that it’s “OK" if residents flush contraband down the toilet during searches.
Seattle police Lt. sues city, claims retaliation discrimination
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
Local military doctor pleads guilty to 40+ sexual abuse charges
A local doctor pleaded guilty in military court Tuesday to a total of 41 charges of sexual abuse involving patients at a clinic at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
New victims accuse JBLM military doctor of sexual assault
New military members are accusing an Army doctor of sexually assaulting them, as a plea deal for more than 40 separate patients is working its way through the military justice system.
8 overdoses highlight WA juvenile inmate crisis
In less than two weeks, eight overdoses within Washington’s sole maximum security juvenile rehabilitation center unfolded – highlighting what the state has admitted is an overcrowding crisis.
Former JBLM commander found guilty of sexual harassment
Three women that served under Lieutenant Colonel Herman West described disturbing encounters ranging from unwanted touching, to verbal sexual harassment, to unzipping his pants in front of one of the women.
More employees at WA DCYF youth jail investigated for relationships with inmates
Two weeks after Gov. Inslee proposed a new juvenile rehab center to deal with overcrowding at DCYF's facility in Chehalis, police have announced that two more employees are being investigated.
Child rape victim files claim against Federal Way Public Schools
After pleading guilty to child rape in late 2023, a former Federal Way school teacher is out of prison and in community custody, and his former employer is facing a costly tort claim.
Eviction looms for WA Nooksack families amid sovereignty dispute
Three families are facing eviction after a years-long battle to remain within the Nooksack Tribe, a place they considered "home" for most of their lives.
Third juvenile detention employee arrested on sexual misconduct charges this year
A former guard at a youth detention facility in Lewis County is facing multiple charges for custodial sexual misconduct, tied to sexual relations with a 23-year-old inmate while working at Green Hill.
DCYF head announces he will not seek reappointment
Months after calls for his resignation began, the head of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families announced that he plans to step down when the next governor takes office.
DCYF Secretary will not seek reappointment
Months after calls for his resignation began, the head of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families announced that he plans to step down when the next governor takes office.