Washington’s motto could be “We’re Doing the Best We Can.” As mottos go, it’s not particularly inspiring, but after reading about the gross misconduct and lack of oversight of the Department of Social ...

McNeil Island with its beauty and long criminal justice history, is emerging in the news again. It’s where Washington runs a rehabilitation for people convicted of the most serious sex crimes. But ...

Watchdog report alleged care delays at SCC; DSHS confirms no staff discipline. Medical and dental access gaps persisted; officials will make changes. Ombuds roles cut amid state budget issues, despite ...

SEATTLE – Washington’s largest state agency has moved to weaken oversight of the Special Commitment Center, even as an internal report describes potential medical neglect and McNeil Island residents ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash - As of noon Thursday, the man known as Spokane's South Hill Rapist is free. He was released from the Special Commitment Center at noon, just two hours after a Spokane County judge ...

A Whatcom County man who was set to be released from prison last week will instead be held at a corrections facility for sex offenders as he awaits trial on a civil commitment that could keep him ...

The man known as the “South Hill rapist,” who stoked fear throughout Spokane starting in the late 1970s, is set to be released from his civil commitment at McNeil Island. Authorities believe Fred ...

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