Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
Politics Who will pay to fix Spokane Valley’s sinking City Hall? The city had to close sections of the six-year-old building after cracks appeared in the walls and floor and water started seeping in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 8, 2023
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
Politics Don't touch that phone! It's Robo Dialer calling! The old telephone knew its modest place in our lives. by Casey Corr / November 5, 2007
Tech Most surprising Halloween costume tonight: a Wobbly In revolutionary Laurelhurst, a kid came to my door dressed in some sort of farmer outfit. What are you? by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
Politics So what do you call Concerned Women for America? Concerned Women for America (CWA) by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
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
News Washington state looks to end ICE courthouse arrests A bill under consideration in Olympia would also require federal immigration agents to check in before entering a courthouse. by Lilly Fowler / January 31, 2020
News Memo shows border officers were directed to stop Iranian Americans at Canada border, despite agency’s claims ‘Updated procedures’ from the Seattle field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told agents to also detain people with ties to Palestine and Lebanon, and to ask about their religion. by Lilly Fowler Updated on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2:25 p.m. / January 30, 2020
Politics Washington could become the next state to ban private prisons Last year, California banned private detention centers and was promptly sued. Now Washington state legislators are considering a similar ban. by Lilly Fowler / January 23, 2020