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
Equity A new law addresses epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women The Washington law will increase state resources for reporting and identifying missing Native American women. by Rick Anderson / April 16, 2018
Culture A WSU quarterback's suicide and the change it could bring Tyler Hilinski left behind a confounded and heartbroken crowd of admirers, and within days, his name would come up at a public hearing in Olympia. by Rick Anderson / February 8, 2018
News A murder in Island County A gruesome killing on rural Camano Island has locals worried their idyllic island life is slipping away. The killer is still on the loose. by Rick Anderson / September 17, 2018
News The Kirkland con man who just couldn’t stop Sung Hong stole $20M from dozens of churchgoers. A letter from his mother gives some insight into why. by Rick Anderson / November 15, 2018
Politics The JFK assassination files lead back to Seattle United States President John F. Kennedy speaks at the American University commencement in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1963. Credit: Arnie Sachs / MediaPunch/IPX by Rick Anderson / November 19, 2017
Equity Seattle's own civil rights assassination is still a cold case The murder case is almost a half-century old — the 49th anniversary is approaching this month — and investigators have determined who did it and why. by Rick Anderson / January 1, 2018
Culture Hope Solo claims vindication, but questions remain The domestic violence charges that have dogged the world-class soccer goalie for years have been dropped. by Rick Anderson / July 23, 2018
Politics The Pol: Ed Murray State senator, gay rights advocate, Alki homey, hiker . . . by wendy-wahman / June 2, 2013