Clark County cites a lack of proof that the Vancouver company acted with “culpable mental state” when a 16-year-old was injured using prohibited equipment.

'This is a wonderful way to make six figures saying no,' said one attorney about Independent Medical Examiners' role in evaluating workers' comp claims.

'This is a wonderful way to make six figures saying no,' said one attorney about Independent Medical Examiners' role in evaluating workers' comp claims.

Reports from doctors hired by Labor & Industries have the power to close a claim and determine settlements, but injured workers say they favor employers.

Reports from doctors hired by Labor & Industries have the power to close a claim and determine settlements, but injured workers say they favor employers.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has declined to criminally investigate a Vancouver-based company that, state officials concluded, had violated youth labor laws, resulting in the permanent disability...

Three programs that train occupational health experts and study worker safety for the state’s most dangerous jobs face an uncertain future.

Three programs that train occupational health experts and study worker safety for the state’s most dangerous jobs face an uncertain future.

A “grand bargain” under L&I can force injured employees to navigate multiple appeals or turn to costly litigation to get the care they need.

Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September.

Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September.

Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.

Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.

Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.

Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.

Thousands of students enroll in work-for-credit programs, but a 16-year-old’s case shows life-altering consequences of risky jobs and murky oversight.

L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks.

L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks.

Transparency or privacy? L&I says the law protects witnesses, while advocates contend it prevents scrutiny of serious incidents and investigations.

A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.

It was psychological warfare.

A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.

A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.

The Central Washington city’s expensive dispute with a Seattle-based builder illustrates the challenges of crafting long-term development agreements.

The GEO Group alleges the state inspected the detention facility improperly and that related photos requested by Cascade PBS could pose security risks.

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