Austin Jenkins
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Law & Courts
What can Norway teach Washington state about solitary confinement?
What do Louisiana and Washington have in common? They’re both trying to reduce the use of solitary confinement in prisons. To that end, officials from both states are headed to Norway this week to see how that country manages its inmate population.
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Health
Report: Giving naloxone to cops saves lives in Washington
Twenty-one people are likely alive today because police officers in Thurston County were armed with a drug overdose reversal medicine, according to a new report by a University of Washington professor of public health.
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Black captain retires abruptly, says she hit 'ceiling' in Washington State Patrol
When the highest ranking African American woman in the Washington State Patrol abruptly retired in August, she was lauded as a “trailblazer” who had risen to become the first black woman sergeant, lieutenant and captain in the history of the nearly 100-year-old agency.
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Abrupt retirement of African American captain highlights lack of diversity in state patrol
When the highest ranking African American woman in the Washington State Patrol abruptly retired in August, she was lauded as a “trailblazer” who had...
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Law & Courts
Gun group fined for selling legal defense insurance in Washington state
A gun owners group will pay a $100,000 fine for illegally selling insurance in Washington. The policies promised to pay legal defense funds in the event a gun owner shot someone.
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Politics
Former inmate-turned-attorney to run for open statehouse seat
A Washington attorney and criminal justice reform advocate who previously served time in prison is seeking to become the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the Washington Legislature, at least in modern times.
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Politics
Tarra Simmons Looks To Become 1st Former Inmate Elected To Washington Legislature
A Washington attorney and criminal justice reform advocate who previously served time in prison is seeking to become the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the Washington Legislature.
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Like a 'dog kennel.' Aging Northwest jails endanger lives, but replacing them is controversial
The day the brand new Mason County, Washington jail opened in 1985, it was already full. The previous jail on the top floor of the courthouse held just over 40 inmates.
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Law & Courts
Death penalty ban turns one
Friday is the one year anniversary of Washington's death penalty law being struck down. What has happened since?
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Health
Health insurance rates decreasing in Washington
Health insurance rates in Washington's individual market are stabilizing after years of increases.