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 Metro buses: Pedestrians in a blind spot? A Metro driver goes through an intersection where the light has changed. by Laura Kaufman / September 20, 2015
Equity Local theater company seeks to curb child sexual abuse The Open Door Theatre cast performs for a young audience. by Laura Kaufman / December 7, 2011
Culture Struggling newsstand a last bastion of real Pike Place character Lee Lauckhart at First & Pike News. by Laura Kaufman / November 15, 2011
Labor & Industries report paints dismal picture of Metro A porta potty in South Lake Union. by Laura Kaufman / December 4, 2014
Metro fined over bathroom breaks An investigation by the state department of labor and Industry found that the agency had disciplined drivers for taking time to hit the head. by Laura Kaufman / November 24, 2014
Too few bathroom breaks drove bus drivers to adult diapers An upcoming report from the Department of Labor and Industries is expected to call Metro out for not giving drivers enough access to bathrooms. by Laura Kaufman / November 18, 2014
Bus drivers need bathroom breaks too To lessen service cuts, King County Metro reduced guaranteed rest times, leaving drivers crossing their legs. by Laura Kaufman / September 2, 2014
94-year-old killed by bus with safety questions A graphic representing pedestrians in a sizable blind spot on an Orion bus was created by an Amalgamated Transit Union safety official using a photo from a New York City bus. by Laura Kaufman / December 4, 2015