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
News Tech helped make Seattle. Could industry layoffs break it? Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 13, 2023
News Coach Mike Leach created a legacy with WSU football The iconoclastic leader, who coached the Cougars from 2011 to 2019, was a colorful character still remembered by fans and journalists for his impact. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 19, 2022 / Updated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 19
Culture Seattle-area Nordic skier on her way to Beijing Paralympics Fellow nurses train together in the Methow Valley, leading one of them to compete in the games. by Ashli Blow / March 4, 2022 / Updated at 9:35 a.m. on March 7
Environment Human Elements: How a biologist uses data to help salmon and humans Fisheries biologist Kwasi Addae uses data to help salmon and people live in balance. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 25, 2022
Environment Rainier's largest glacier is melting. Here's what that means downstream Scientists are studying the evolution of Emmons Glacier and its implications on watersheds throughout the Pacific Northwest. by Ashli Blow / August 10, 2022
Environment Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests? ‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies. by Ashli Blow / August 22, 2023 / Updated at 9:20 a.m. on Aug. 25
News How the PAC-12 scramble will impact WSU’s athletics Already facing a $100M deficit, the Pullman-based sports program is now searching for a new conference to keep TV revenue rolling in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / August 11, 2023
Environment Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change. by Ashli Blow / June 6, 2022