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
Inside Crosscut A new effort to cover Native communities in the Pacific Northwest Crosscut’s new Indigenous affairs reporter on her approach to the beat and stale narratives about Indigenous people in our region. by Manola Secaira / October 13, 2020
Equity Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts While the pandemic hampered in-person outreach efforts, census participation is on the rise among Native communities in Washington. by Manola Secaira / January 5, 2021
Equity WA school mascot draws Native family into decades-long fight A Vancouver high school has had a “Chieftan” mascot since the 1960s. Students who've criticized it hope the latest challenge will be the last. by Manola Secaira / August 5, 2020
Equity After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
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
Growth New signage could make Seattle more accessible for pedestrians with disabilities The city plans to incorporate braille and information about hill slopes in the signage revamp. by Manola Secaira / December 18, 2019
Environment After reclaiming its sacred falls, the Snoqualmie tribe looks toward the future The tribe made history by purchasing a 45-acre area surrounding Snoqualmie Falls on November 1 for $125 million. Now they hope to restore onsite representation and waterfall flows. by Manola Secaira / November 12, 2019
Environment How to die a good, green death With water cremation and human composting on the horizon, Washingtonians are asking: What should happen to our bodies after we die? by Manola Secaira / October 31, 2019