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The outgoing director of the state Office of Homeless Youth noted that staff departures and the closure of A Way Home Washington caused “a tidal wave of change.”

Washington Labor & Industries inspectors found no violations, but the Department of Health is still fighting to investigate detainee living conditions.

Caseload caps are being reevaluated as public defenders argue they don’t have enough time to adequately represent clients.

Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson.

Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.

A report found administrative barriers and deadlines that may have overwhelmed tribal governments seeking federal funding.

Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative.

Dog handlers and volunteers allege the city-run organization dismissed concerns, failed to warn about risky pets and has fallen behind on reforms.

Officials ordered a lobbying firm to pay back money meant for a state-funded Lifeline pilot hotline that connects at-risk young people to services.

The third episode of the investigative series co-produced with Crosscut focuses on one woman’s experience with foster care and homelessness in WA.