Department of Corrections COVID-19 Information

Washington State Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Washington and Oregon Lawmakers to Introduce Federal Legislation Advocating for Family Diversion Programs as Prison Alternative

OLYMPIA – Jenny Iredale missed a huge chunk of her daughter’s life while she was incarcerated. Shelby was only 6 when Iredale went to prison for identify theft and forgery charges...

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Manufacturing Opportunities (YouTube video)

At the Correctional Industries’ Textile Factory, located in the Airway Heights Corrections Center in Spokane County, you will see there are professional uniforms being produced for various state agencies...

February 10, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Fifth COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Death at Stafford Creek

TUMWATER – On February 9, 2021, an individual incarcerated at Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Wash. passed away at a community healthcare facility due to COVID-19...

February 9, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Fourth and Fifth COVID-19 Related Incarcerated Deaths at Airway Heights

TUMWATER – On the dates of January 26 and January 29, 2021, two individuals, both incarcerated at Airway Heights Corrections Center in Airway Heights, Wash., passed away at community healthcare facilities due to COVID-19...

February 5, 2021

DOC 101 (YouTube video)

Corrections is ready for courageous conversations, seeking partners that strengthen our efforts, and utilizing data to guide progressive reform...

February 3, 2021