Criminal Legal Spokane prosecutors are suddenly declining to charge more felony domestic violence cases, citing staffing issues As Washington reduces public defender caseloads, prosecutors say that's forced difficult charging decisions By Kelsey Turner, InvestigateWest / 19 Jun 2026
Criminal Legal Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns. A new court ruling could change that. Advocates hope a Court of Appeals decision will resolve constitutional concerns about a firearm surrender law By Kelsey Turner, InvestigateWest / 23 Aug 2025
