Environment Puyallup Tribe eyes lawsuit over river pollution and declining fish Critics say a 116-year-old dam on the Puyallup River is a threat to already vulnerable fish populations. by Manola Secaira / October 21, 2020 / Updated at 12:00 PM
Opinion How to end gerrymandering in Washington state To improve our democracy, we need to take the politics out of our redistricting system. by Hugh Spitzer / October 21, 2020
Inside Crosscut A new effort to cover Native communities in the Pacific Northwest Crosscut’s new Indigenous affairs reporter on her approach to the beat and stale narratives about Indigenous people in our region. by Manola Secaira / October 13, 2020
Equity Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts While the pandemic hampered in-person outreach efforts, census participation is on the rise among Native communities in Washington. by Manola Secaira / January 5, 2021
Inside Crosscut WA Indigenous leaders tackle vaccine distribution with community in mind Reporter Manola Secaira reflects on what Native communities can teach us about a healthier future for all. by Manola Secaira / March 30, 2021
Reclaiming land by growing Native foods Native communities are advocating for land in Washington to grow traditional foods on as a means of reclamation and reconnection. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
What does Indigenous reclamation mean? Three Native voices discuss The concept of taking back Native land isn’t new. But it encapsulates more than most realize. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
News What WA can learn from Native communities’ vaccination plan The Seattle Indian Health Board, which has been vaccinating Seattle teachers and those over 50 for a while now, shares why some of its strategies have been so successful. by Manola Secaira / March 22, 2021
News NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning Gov. Jay Inslee's decision to veto a tribal consultation portion of the Climate Commitment Act has stirred up conversation among tribal leaders. by Manola Secaira / June 29, 2021
Inside Crosscut How Native doulas bring a sense of home to their clients Seattle can be a lonely place, so Native doulas work to make their clients feel like family. by Manola Secaira / June 15, 2021