Equity Washington farmers markets are reopening, but won't look the same While marketplaces have long been a place of community, organizers say social distancing requires that they're now ‘all about business.’ by Manola Secaira / April 17, 2020
Equity Parents of kids with disabilities fear lasting consequences of school closures A disruption in education also means the loss of critical special education services. Districts across Washington are scrambling to do what they can. by Manola Secaira / April 8, 2020
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
Equity Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform Nearly two years after voters approved I-940, training lags while investigations into police-involved killings face scrutiny. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / August 25, 2020
News With Canadian border closed, Port Angeles businesses worry for the future Without foreign travelers, the Coho Ferry is closed — and the town around it is holding its breath by Manola Secaira / August 21, 2020
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 Reimagining Washington’s school year during coronavirus After a tumultuous spring, educators are adapting to a shifting learning landscape. by Manola Secaira / July 20, 2020
News This court case could weaken WA’s Indian Child Welfare Act The law protects Native children from being taken from their homes without tribal involvement. The case before the state Supreme Court could tighten those rules. by Manola Secaira / July 6, 2020
Equity Seattle activists share their vision for Black trans pride Pride Month has been criticized for being too white and too commercial. Four activists share how they've built their own spaces for celebration. by Manola Secaira / June 30, 2020