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
Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Opinion Where a divided Washington can find common ground: Health care This is where urban and rural concerns should find common ground and an ideal place to experiment with different approaches to health care vs. sick care. by Sue Lani Madsen / January 28, 2018
Culture $18 million GMO fine: A victory too late What's in your cereal bowl? Corporate interests appear to have won most of the battles over GMO labeling. by Praphanit Doowa / December 6, 2016
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Politics Search for Pacific Crest Trail hiker takes on new urgency A recent version of a flyer seeking information about missing hiker Kris Fowler by Praphanit Doowa / November 23, 2016
Politics UW, family rewriting neuromuscular research The Frase family shortly before Joshua's death. by Praphanit Doowa / November 22, 2016
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Road Trip: Eastern Washington comes to Seattle The Sound Transit Light Rail in Seattle. by Sue Lani Madsen / September 24, 2017