A Port Angeles law firm, Wolfley & Wolfley, P.S., already facing a malpractice lawsuit, may have faked retirement to avoid possible obligations to a client. In December 2023, Joseph Wolfley entered an appearance as counsel for Win-Win Inc, in a lawsuit against an insurance carrier filed in the

In a sharp rebuke of a trial judge’s reliance on a contested expert evaluation, the Washington State Court of Appeals Division I has reversed a King County Superior Court decision that vacated a domestic violence protection order. The unpublished opinion, filed today, explicitly cites “significant flaws” in a domestic

Following the Olympic Herald’s recent investigations into the “Deadly Decisions” of Judge Brent Basden, a disturbing pattern has begun to emerge. As reports surface regarding Basden’s history of denying protection to domestic violence victims and placing children in dangerous homes, more Clallam County residents are coming forward with

A recent lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Washington for King County alleges that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its local affiliates knowingly allowed a convicted child rapist to hold positions of authority and access vulnerable children, leading to the sexual abuse of four

The Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct convened for its scheduled business meeting on Friday, February 6, keeping to a brief agenda highlighted by the announcement of a new internal initiative. During the Executive Director’s report, the Commission announced the formation of a judicial anti-harassment taskforce. The stated

Josiah Hill, the disgraced former Olympic Medical Center doctor, is scheduled to be back in court for a show cause hearing on February 20 at 9:00 AM, after the State filed a petition to revoke or modify Hill’s probation conditions. Prosecutors allege that Hill did not complete a

Longtime Clallam County attorney Lane Wolfley and his firm, Wolfley & Wolfley, P.S., have been named as defendants in a lawsuit alleging legal malpractice, fraud, and the misappropriation of client funds. The Complaint, filed in Clallam County Superior Court by plaintiff Kimberly Pritchard, accuses Wolfley of mishandling a $1

Just days before his murder trial is set to begin, Aaron Fisher faced a new legal hurdle in Clallam County Superior Court on Tuesday. Fisher was additionally charged with one count of witness tampering. The new charge adds another layer of complexity to a high-profile case that has already

Recently, our coverage has focused heavily on unfolding events at the Clallam County Superior Court. Before detailing the latest community response, here is a recap of the significant allegations and reports that have led to this moment: 1. Court Commissioner Brian Parker Accused of Stalking in Port Angeles; Arrested by

A pattern of judicial decisions denying protection to vulnerable individuals has emerged in Clallam County, linking then-Commissioner Brent Basden to two separate tragedies within a two-year span. In both 2014 and 2015, pleas for safety measures were rejected or overruled by Basden shortly before the subjects of those

Additional records obtained by the Olympic Herald cast significant doubt on Clallam County’s official claim that there were “no disqualifying events” in the background of newly appointed Court Commissioner Brian Parker. The documents—comprising internal emails and a heavily redacted discipline certificate—reveal a stark contrast between the county’

The Washington State Supreme Court held oral arguments on January 15, 2026, to determine the fate of Judge Pro Tempore David Ruzumna, whose judicial career hangs in the balance following a controversial attempt to secure a parking discount. While the court’s final decision is currently pending, the justices appeared

The high-stakes murder trial of Aaron Fisher has been pushed back to February 9, 2026. Court records show Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brent Basden granted a continuance to defense attorney Lane Wolfley during a hearing on Friday, January 23. The trial was originally scheduled to begin today, January

The Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a formal reprimand to Stevens County District Court Judge Gina Tveit, regarding the hiring of her two adult children for court positions between 2020 and 2024. In an order filed on November 21, 2025, the Commission approved a stipulation in which Judge

In recent weeks, the public has been embroiled in a heated community discussion regarding the conduct of Superior Court Judge Brent Basden. Investigative reporting has exposed a series of controversial administrative decisions, including Basden’s appointment of his close friend and former business partner, Lane Wolfley, to represent an accused

Facing intensified scrutiny over his decision to appoint his close friend and former business partner, Lane Wolfley, as counsel for a high-profile murder trial, Superior Court Judge Brent Basden has gone on the offensive. In a display from the bench this morning—during a hearing that, ironically, involved yet

Our reporting this morning apparently led to the creation of a Change.com Petition, demanding the removal of Basden. Basden’s closest friend has quickly come to his defense. In the comment above, Basden’s close friend, Matt Kiddle, states that Basden is not biased in his own experience, which

In a move raising questions about judicial impartiality and fiscal responsibility in Clallam County, Superior Court Judge Brent Basden personally appointed his longtime personal friend and former business partner, Lane Wolfley, to represent accused murderer, Aaron Fisher. The appointment comes with a taxpayer-funded price tag of $250 per hour.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has issued a formal written warning and a “founded” finding against the Northwest Evaluation Center and Dr. William Singer, following an investigation into the facility’s Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment program. The investigation, concluded on November 6, 2025, determined that NWEC

The Washington State Department of Health has filed a Statement of Charges against social worker Tiffany Chhuom, alleging a years-long pattern of “aggressive, misleading, and erratic” conduct that includes doxxing, filing false abuse reports, and accusing individuals of heinous crimes such as murder and participation in child sex rings.

A fraud investigation report released by the Washington State Auditor’s Office has exposed a breakdown in local governance at the City of Mesa, revealing how a lack of basic oversight allowed a former Clerk-Treasurer to siphon public funds for personal use. The report details a pattern of unchecked