As the state looks to reform its juvenile justice system, special attention is being given to foster children.

Officials upped their response, but to really attack the problem we need to transform the conditions that lead to crime in the first place.

Two prevention experts debunk myths about suicide, and explain what we can do to decrease these deaths.

Carmen Best says the police and the community need to work together to build trust.

Prosecutors must flag officers who have known incidents of dishonesty or other misconduct. A Crosscut investigation found at least 22 officers with such issues still found new jobs at other agencies.

Plus, a closer look at some of the concerned statements made by police chiefs and sheriffs.

One of the most challenging moments of my life taught me resilience. We need that now more than ever.

The state ranks near worst in the nation for constraints on civil asset forfeiture.

Washington police sell or use millions of dollars’ worth of seized property each year. Legislators haven’t managed to change the rules.

Some advice to King County on choosing its next sheriff, and the next director of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight.

Even as Washington winds down its drug war, police still seize homes and cash from low-level suspects.

Starting in mid-2022, people will be able to dial 988 instead of 911 to access different types of services in a mental health crisis.

The city's police watchdog is investigating 6 Seattle police officers who were in D.C. on Jan. 6. The union has filed a grievance.