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
Opinion The Kobe Bryant I knew A former NBA writer reflects on the Black Mamba's greatness, days after his tragic death. by Glenn Nelson / January 28, 2020
Opinion Last words on a forgotten era in Seattle’s racial history Mildred McHenry sought a refuge from the indignities of the South and found a life of adventure, challenges and influence in the Central District. by Glenn Nelson / January 3, 2020
Opinion Precise and poignant, Alex Tizon sheds light on 'invisible people' in posthumous book The Seattle writer gave Asian American journalists like me permission to aspire. by Glenn Nelson / December 11, 2019
Opinion Joe Biden shouldn't assume he has my vote The Democratic candidate for the presidency makes assumptions about me and other voters of color at his own peril. by Glenn Nelson / June 25, 2020
Opinion A 'trail of ghosts' in Seattle, 78 years after Japanese incarceration On this Day of Remembrance, Japanese Americans help ask who gets to identify as American today. by Glenn Nelson / February 19, 2020
Opinion King County's COVID-19 quarantine plan disrespects communities of color The county's plan to open quarantine sites in Kent and White Center exposes the fissures already present in our society. by Glenn Nelson / March 11, 2020
Opinion Toppling John Muir from Sierra Club is not enough To overcome a violent history of exclusion, the nation's "green ecosystem" will need to do more than acknowledge past sins. by Glenn Nelson / August 21, 2020