Washington state Archives — Prison Journalism Project

A photo shows several tea light candles, with two that have blown out.

How Prison Makes Death Routine

by Emily Gale April 9, 2026April 7, 2026

A tiny oak sprout appears in a large oak stump from a tree that had been cut down.

People Who Served Time Deserve a Second Chance

by Trip Finity Taylor April 24, 2025April 23, 2025

A speech bubble made of paper sits behind barbed wire.

Do People in Prison Have a Right to Be Heard?

by Jeffrey McKee October 16, 2024March 18, 2026