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Melanie Henshaw

Melanie Henshaw is the Indigenous affairs reporter at InvestigateWest. She covers Indigenous communities in the region, including coverage of tribal sovereignty, health care and the environment.

12/3/2025

Native American Children Significantly More Likely to be Arrested, Detained in Washington

For three decades, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids.