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
Politics Legislature's workers' comp reforms were wise policy Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / June 6, 2011
Politics Should Washington pay schools more for better results? A scene from the University of Washington campus by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / February 28, 2013
Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Opinion I-732: Washington state's chance to lead the climate fight The usual traffic clog in downtown Seattle. Credit: Oran Viriyincy/Flickr by Ned Witting / November 5, 2016
Politics In the Senate, Dream Act remains the stuff of dreams Guest Opinion: Despite his claims of bipartisanship, Sen. Rodney Tom is blocking a bill with wide bipartisan support. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / April 29, 2013
Politics Washington's higher ed challenge: 50/50 by 2020 Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / August 13, 2013
Politics How we are getting minimum wage wrong locally and nationally Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, right, at a rally to raise the state's minimum wage. He recently signed legislation that will increase the wage to $10.10 per hour by 2018. by Ned Witting / June 30, 2014
Politics Helping schools should start with winning back federal funds Cherry trees blooming in Olympia by Ned Witting / April 29, 2014