News The Washington mental health lifeline made for and by Native people The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Indian Country Today and Underscore News / June 19, 2023
Indigenous Affairs Yakama Nation’s new public safety campus gives justice room to grow The tribal court system, which had occupied a cluster of trailers since the ’50s, plans to add services like a mental health or a veterans court. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore News and ICT / January 9, 2024
Equity Snoqualmie Tribe starts land protection sales tax at Salish Lodge The 2% tax will preserve ancestral sites such as Snoqualmie Falls, and could be a model for other Indigenous nations. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore/ICT / July 17, 2023
Environment How Seattle helps with world's water challenges Pam Elardo, center left, with Nepalese women. by Collin Tong / April 10, 2012
Culture How Asian Americans finally moved beyond the ID Wing Luke (left). (Wing Luke Museum) by Collin Tong / October 16, 2011
Politics Cutting class: Community colleges see effects of state budget cuts North Seattle Community College by Collin Tong / August 17, 2011
Newsrooms are getting whiter as their publications struggle Many newspapers are scaling back operations. by Collin Tong / August 9, 2011
Culture Author Lisa See explores China, Chinese immigration experience Lisa See by Collin Tong / August 4, 2011
Culture Walking the ID, where many Seattle authors drew inspiration The historic Nippon Kan building. by Collin Tong / July 29, 2011
Culture Paris fashion tops Seattle's, but the reason might surprise you Comfort and style combined: Fashion for Parisian women is surprisingly sensible. by Valerie Easton / November 16, 2010