Environment At the U.S.-Canada border, an "extinct" tribe hunts for recognition To prove that his Arrow Lakes Band exists, Rick Desautel defied Canadian law to shoot an elk across the border. His case will be heard by their Supreme Court. by Anna V. Smith High Country News / November 1, 2019
Environment Tribes can hunt on ancestral lands north of U.S. border, Canada says After 10 years of legal battles, the Sinixt tribe won recognition and hunting rights in their traditional homelands across the Canadian border. by Anna V. Smith High Country News / May 11, 2021
Environment The Chinook Indian Nation’s 120-year fight for sovereignty Federal recognition provides tribes with critical health care and education. But there are nations the U.S. refuses to recognize. by Anna V. Smith High Country News / April 7, 2021
Environment A tale of restored tribal lands turns bittersweet in the wake of an Oregon wildfire Tribes who've reclaimed federal lands are learning that the U.S. was a less-than-ideal steward — which puts them at risk for catastrophic wildfires. by Anna V. Smith High Country News / August 21, 2019
Politics Boeing and its older workers: The brewing confrontation One Boeing union has complained about older workers ending up on the short end of layoffs. And more layoffs lie ahead. by Marissa Luck / August 11, 2014
Equity Case managing homeless youth Jordan Herrera takes advantage of Free Haircut Day at The Landing, a Friends of Youth shelter. by Marissa Luck / July 7, 2014
Culture UW rejects resolution to divest from Israel: Now what? A demonstration commemorating Al Nakba on the UW Quad. by Marissa Luck / May 22, 2014
Politics Pot brownies aren’t for kids, Gov. Jay Inslee warns Brownies (the non-laced variety). by Marissa Luck / June 24, 2014
Tech Seattle’s tech boom isn't just for rich kids: 3 programs reinvigorating STEM education As part of Crosscut's Community Idea Lab, we highlight three programs diversifying Seattle's tech workforce. by Marissa Luck / June 10, 2014