Mar. 3, 2026
Washington Court Allows Probe Into Catholic Church's Abuse Allegations
Appellate court overturns prior ruling, gives AG's office authority to investigate use of charitable funds to cover up abuse claims.
Mar. 2, 2026
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Sex Offense Warrants in Spokane Valley
The 46-year-old was wanted for probation violations and failure to register as a sex offender.
Feb. 26, 2026
Eight Victims File Lawsuit Over Decades of Abuse at Clark County Juvenile Facility
Lawsuit alleges systemic sexual abuse and institutional failure at the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center over nearly four decades.
Feb. 26, 2026
Kennewick Schools Oppose Sex Offender Home Near Schools
Five public schools within 2-mile radius of proposed 'less restrictive alternative' housing project
Feb. 26, 2026
Longview School Officials Accused of Failing to Report Suspected Child Abuse
Lars Larson argues that school administrators did not follow mandatory reporting laws after rape allegations at Mark Morris High School.
Feb. 25, 2026
Former Clarkston City Administrator Faces Assault Charge
Judge sets April 14 pretrial hearing in case involving alleged misconduct with female subordinate
Feb. 24, 2026
Wanted Man Arrested on 17 Felony Child Sexual Assault Charges in Spokane Valley
ALPR alert led deputies to the suspect, who was armed and made threats of self-harm before being taken into custody
Feb. 23, 2026
Salem Man Sentenced to 75 Months for Child Sexual Abuse in Dallas
Measure 11 bars early release for first-degree sexual abuse conviction
Feb. 21, 2026
Alaskan Man Faces New Child Molestation Charge
Jaxon Raup pleads not guilty to additional felony in Whitman County, Washington
Feb. 20, 2026
Two Longview students charged in varsity locker room assault
Alleged attack on junior varsity players sparks outrage in community
Feb. 14, 2026
Investigations Underway After Alleged Sexual Assault During Wrestling Match
Federal and local authorities are looking into the incident involving a transgender athlete at a high school in Puyallup, Washington.
Feb. 13, 2026
Bellingham Woman Arrested in Child Sex Assault Investigation
The 42-year-old woman allegedly booked hotel rooms for a male suspect in exchange for methamphetamine.
Feb. 13, 2026
Dept. of Ed. Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault by Trans Wrestler During Match
Transgender wrestler accused of inappropriately touching female opponents during competitions
Feb. 12, 2026
WA Teacher Sexual Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public
An InvestigateWest analysis reveals gaps in state's educator misconduct database allowing teachers to escape scrutiny
Feb. 12, 2026
Former Jail Officer Sentenced for Inmate Sexual Assault
Kevin L. Bell pleaded guilty to second-degree custodial sexual misconduct after assaulting a female inmate at the Benton County Jail in Washington.
Feb. 11, 2026
Puyallup Teen Wrestler Alleges Sexual Assault by Opponent
School administration accused of failing to properly investigate and report the incident
Feb. 10, 2026
Teen Wrestler Alleges Sexual Assault by Trans-Identifying Opponent
Puyallup School District accused of burying complaint for nearly two months
Feb. 10, 2026
Spokane Child Sex Crime Suspect Arrested in Hawaii
U.S. Marshals apprehend 57-year-old Wilson Ralpho on multiple felony charges
Feb. 10, 2026
Trans Wrestler Accused of Sexually Assaulting Female Opponent During Match
Kallie Keeler, a 16-year-old high school wrestler, claims her transgender opponent tried to push fingers into her vagina during a match.
Feb. 10, 2026
High School Wrestler Alleges Sexual Assault by Trans-Identifying Opponent
School officials failed to report incident to police for nearly two months, raising concerns about student safety and policies on transgender athletes
