Politics By 2050, Washington might need to buy energy from other states With the state’s power needs expected to double, it will have to import wind and solar to meet the demand. by John Stang / February 3, 2023
News WA may launch a cold-case unit for missing, murdered Indigenous people Unanimously approved by the MMIWP Task Force, HB 1177 would launch a permanent and fully funded statewide unit. by Luna Reyna / January 27, 2023
News Cowlitz comedian exposes stereotypes in his Comedy Central series Joey Clift's animated 'Gone Native' videos advance Indigenous representation and education. by Luna Reyna / January 13, 2023
Politics Top environmental bills on the 2023 WA Legislative agenda Proposed policies include planting trees and steering people away from gas-powered cars — but nothing as ambitious as years past. by John Stang / January 2, 2023
Equity WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement. by Luna Reyna / December 28, 2022
Environment Negotiations to resurrect Ferndale aluminum plant fall apart The high cost of power likely doomed talks to bring back the plant, which would rekindle 700 jobs. by John Stang / December 28, 2022
Environment Hanford considers a quicker way to clean up radioactive waste Decades, and millions of dollars, could be saved with a new approach involving cement instead of glass. by John Stang / December 26, 2022
News Supreme Court may soon decide the fate of Native kids in WA and beyond The Indian Child Welfare Act aims to keep Native children in Indigenous homes. But a SCOTUS ruling could render it moot — and set a consequential precedent. by Luna Reyna / December 15, 2022
Environment Gov. Inslee plans to ban gas-powered cars by 2035. Is it doable? For Washington state drivers to fully embrace electric vehicles, they'll need more places to charge them. by John Stang / November 28, 2022 / Updated at 4:15 p.m.
News The Asian Hall of Fame honors its first Indigenous inductee Virginia Cross, a Muckleshoot Indian Tribe leader for over four decades, was chosen for her devotion to economic and educational issues. by Luna Reyna / November 23, 2022 / Updated at 10:54 a.m. on Dec. 6