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
Culture Three Native artists on carving out space in a changing world Thanks to several new public art projects, Coast Salish and Columbia River carvers say their artwork and traditions are finally getting the spotlight. by Manola Secaira / November 25, 2020
Inside Crosscut Why learning real Native history is important to the PNW and beyond Washington schools are changing how they teach Indigenous histories. Here's what the people who've already been through school can learn from these efforts. by Manola Secaira / November 24, 2020
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
Inside Crosscut WA Indigenous leaders tackle vaccine distribution with community in mind Reporter Manola Secaira reflects on what Native communities can teach us about a healthier future for all. by Manola Secaira / March 30, 2021
Inside Crosscut How Native doulas bring a sense of home to their clients Seattle can be a lonely place, so Native doulas work to make their clients feel like family. by Manola Secaira / June 15, 2021
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Politics Despite criticism, King County Council gives Mariners $135M The money for Safeco Field upgrades angers some housing advocates and tourism groups. But it's less than the team originally hoped. by Manola Secaira / September 17, 2018
Culture On Capitol Hill, a new showcase for Mexican art The former Harvard Exit movie house is now home to the Mexican Consulate. by Manola Secaira / August 24, 2018