But the cracks were the symptom, not the real problem. The building was sinking, city spokeswoman Emily Estes-Cross said.Once an investigation revealed even more cracks in the chambers, Spokane Valley moved their...

Much of the case hinges on a small but important detail – when does the federal labor board obtain “preemption” over state court proceedings? Previous rulings, including Garmon, have asserted that if...

Girls’ education made gainsDuring the two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, the U.S. government poured more than $1.1 billion into Afghanistan to improve education – and get more girls into the classroom. This emerged...

Effective use of limited resourcesIn December, the release from prison of Oregon’s serial “jogger” rapist, Richard Gillmore, as a Level 1 sex offender sparked outrage among Gillmore’s victims and community members. Gillmore...

Frame’s compromise was essentially this: Clergy would have a duty to warn law enforcement if they believed a child was at imminent risk of abuse, even if their belief was partly or...

River and stream water can kill salmon when it hits the mid-70s, according to a joint Washington State University and University of Portland report.Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic and Republican lawmakers wanted...

The money will pay for salaries for abortion providers, treatment for out-of-state patients, medical personnel training and security improvements. Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates’ Courtney Normand called the allocation “a historical investment in...

Inslee’s announcement effectively clears the way for candidates in the Democratic-leaning state – such as Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz – to pursue a gubernatorial bid in...