October 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today we honor the resilience, sovereignty, and vibrant cultures of Native peoples—the original and enduring stewards of these lands. At the heart of NJP's Native American Unit is support of tribal sovereignty and addressing the civil legal needs of low-income Native Americans, who face disproportionate barriers to legal services while navigating unique legal needs—from protecting […]
Watering a Legal Desert in Omak – Rural Practice Day of Service Event Recap
Before entering the legal clinic, clients navigated past a swirl of neon blue lights, and dozens of slot machines, music echoing in the 12 Tribes Casino and Hotel in Omak, Washington. On September 12, Northwest Justice Project (NJP) and the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) hosted an inaugural Rural Practice Day of Service. Seven volunteer […]
Opinion: How cuts to Legal Services Corporation would hurt access to justice in Washington
An opinion piece by Washington State Supreme Court Justice Salvador A. Mungia; Bill Pickett, co-chair of the Washington Equal Justice Coalition; and Ronald Flagg, president of the Legal Services Corporation argues against a proposal in Congress to defund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the 2026 appropriations bill. The authors highlight the impact in Washington […]
NJP preserves low-rent apartment building for seniors
When a 42-unit apartment building for seniors in Arlington, Washington, was going to be sold and lose its low-rent status, lawyers with NJP stepped in to protect elderly residents. The new owners wanted to remove the building, called Stilly II, from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that capped rent levels and required good […]
Housing Authority Forced to Drop Unlawful Tenant Fees
Following legal advocacy by Northwest Justice Project (NJP), the Housing Authority of Grant County (HAGC) removed improper attorney fees from the accounts of tenants in subsidized and public housing — a small but significant victory amid growing housing crisis. Scott Crain, NJP Attorney and Acting Director of Advocacy, first discovered HAGC was unlawfully charging attorney […]
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Death, Deception, and Dollar Signs: Alleged Probate Fraud Investigated
April 2025 — Northwest Justice Project’s Foreclosure Prevention Unit (FPU) was instrumental in uncovering a massive scheme targeting deceased homeowners’ properties. The FPU discovered the scheme in the course of assisting homeowners with foreclosures on homes they had inherited. In one shocking case, an heir discovered a deceased relative’s home completely emptied. In another, the […]
Building Bridges to Justice with Washington Veterans
More than 80,000 veterans in Washington state live below 200% of the poverty line. They need and deserve access to no-cost legal representation and advice. Physical and mental health harms suffered during service must be recognized and treated. Housing secured. Full benefits paid. Too often, they are not. The results can be tragic. Northwest Justice […]