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
Culture For Seattle residents' waste bins, blue is the new green Confused about your recycling bin? It's no wonder. by Eric Scigliano / May 5, 2011
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 How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters. by Eric Scigliano / May 26, 2022 / Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16
Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Equity The forgotten (and surprisingly simple) solution to long commutes by Eric Scigliano / September 16, 2015
Politics After the iftar: How an immigrant community's worst fears came true Captain John Hayes explains the "two languages everybody understands." by Eric Scigliano / August 25, 2015
Equity Reforming Washington courts to mend, not end, family ties by Eric Scigliano / September 28, 2015
Politics Somalis in Seattle unite, salute their top cop and politician Abdishukri Fayoke (in cap), Ubah Warsame (in blue hijab) and friends show the flag at their Independence Day iftar. by Eric Scigliano / August 24, 2015