Investigations Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations. by Brandon Block / April 19, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
News Whatcom County to investigate handling of sexual harassment case The county executive acknowledged an “error in judgment” after a Cascade PBS report revealed a letter supporting the accused former director. by Isaac Stone Simonelli Cascadia Daily News / May 1, 2024
News Whatcom County official refuses calls to resign, welcomes inquiry Local leaders questioned handling of sexual harassment complaints and a $225,000 settlement, as revealed in a recent Cascade PBS investigation. by Isaac Stone Simonelli Cascadia Daily News / April 26, 2024
News UW weighs whether to revoke a notorious child molester’s Ph.D. New self-plagiarism allegations have complicated a yearslong debate about whether to rescind serial predator Patrick O’Donnell’s doctorate. by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest / May 8, 2024
Investigations WA agency fails to reinspect a third of ‘severe violator’ employers A Labor and Industries program aims to monitor companies that are “resistant or indifferent” to safety rules, but follow-up inspections are lagging. by Lizz Giordano / May 14, 2024
Investigations Seattle Animal Shelter accused of safety issues, retaliation Dog handlers and volunteers allege the city-run organization dismissed concerns, failed to warn about risky pets and has fallen behind on reforms. by Jaelynn Grisso / May 21, 2024 / Updated at 6:08 p.m. on May 26, 2024
Investigations ICE deportee alleged ongoing threats over false sex-crime charge Immigration officials corrected his record, but the Tacoma center detainee warned of continued risks to himself and his family back in Micronesia. by Farah Eltohamy / May 29, 2024