Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Politics The need for cruise control An environmentalist explains why better federal regulations are needed to police polluters among the world's fleet of cruise ships: State and local authorities can only do so much. Over six months... by Fred Felleman / May 13, 2008
Equity WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 10, 2023 / Updated Nov. 10, 2023
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Opinion City Light CEO nominee a poor fit, given Seattle's environmental goals by Alec Connon / March 6, 2016
Opinion The good and very bad of Cantwell-backed energy bill Fracking has helped expand oil and gas production in Wyoming. by Alec Connon / September 19, 2017
Environment BP greenwashes as climate dangers grow From the start, BP has underestimated the spill and failed in its responsibilities to deal with the Gulf catastrophe. by Fred Felleman / May 12, 2013