News 50 years ago, The World’s Fair helped reshape Spokane’s downtown To remember the 1974 event that drew more than five million people, the city will host celebrations focusing on the environment and Indigenous culture. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2024
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
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
Growth Has Microsoft’s 'game-changing' housing commitment changed the game? As the company pledges another $250 million, a look at how its first $500 million has played out. by Gregory Scruggs / January 16, 2020 / Updated on Friday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
Opinion 'Growing fond of the gloom': How Seattle became home Everywhere I went in 2019, I found myself missing a piece of the city. by Samantha Allen / December 25, 2019
News Coronavirus hits a WA geoduck industry already struggling with tariffs From restaurants to shellfish farmers, the outbreak is already hurting the state's economy. by Gregory Scruggs / March 3, 2020
Opinion What does a transplant owe to Seattle? I couldn't do everything to become an ethical citizen of my new home, but I could do something. by Samantha Allen / February 17, 2020
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Opinion The Supreme Court rules there is no un-queering America Today's decision in favor of LGBTQ employment protections confirms that being pro-LGBTQ is the American way. by Samantha Allen / June 15, 2020
Opinion 2020 was the year (almost) none of us were OK The pandemic made plain an intolerable crisis of economic inequality. by Samantha Allen / December 22, 2020