Coverage and commentary on the responsibility and ethical standards of journalists and news organizations.
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An InvestigateWest report shows that 160 teachers in Washington were disciplined for sexual misconduct since 2015—but almost half of those cases are hidden from public view when educators voluntarily surrender their licenses. A troubling transparency gap that could undermine student safety and parent trust.
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A KOIN story claims that new sex abuse charges have been filed in Vancouver’s 2025 jogger assault case, but no official records confirm it. The claim remains unverified pending confirmation from law enforcement or court filings.
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The core mission of Columbia Countercurrent is simple. We aim to provide Southwest Washington with curated, reliable, and credible local information. This...
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Kari Lake’s appearance praising President Trump on Voice of America’s Persian‑language service has raised red flags among legal and journalistic watchdogs over violations of the firewall meant to protect VOA’s editorial independence, though no criminal law appears to have been broken.
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Longview deserves a real local news source. Not one operated from a thousand miles away. Not one locked behind a paywall. This is it.
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