Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 2024
Environment Four Washington teen activists explain how 2019 became the year of youth climate action In the Northwest and beyond, young people helped the climate movement go mainstream this year. Where should it go from here? by Manola Secaira / December 27, 2019
Inside Crosscut How Indigenous efforts to reclaim land tell the story of the PNW For Native communities, the reclamation of land goes hand in hand with the reclamation of identity. by Manola Secaira / April 27, 2021
A Wenatchi designer's plan to buy back Native lands Mary Big Bull-Lewis sees the way forward for Native people in Washington: ownership of the land and the stories attached to it. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 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
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
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Environment Can solar help safeguard post-hurricane Puerto Rico? Born in a brewery, Solarize Puerto Rico's crusade for energy independence has united Washingtonians with and without connections to the island. by Manola Secaira / December 13, 2018
Environment Forging a STEM career when you grew up asking, 'What are we eating today?' To undo STEM's elitism, cancer researcher Tracie Delgado offers burgeoning scientists a network of support. by Manola Secaira / March 29, 2019