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
Environment Tempers flare over how a solar company gambled with customers’ money Customers say Legend Solar took money for solar panels that were never delivered. by Tony Schick EarthFix / March 15, 2018
Environment Pacific NW companies implicated in illegal rainforest logging A four-year investigation found companies in Oregon and Washington selling hardwoods illegally harvested from rainforests in Gabon and Congo. by Tony Schick & Conrad Wilson & David Steves OPB / March 25, 2019
Politics WA House Democrats look to tax ‘extraordinary profits’ to pay for education, mental health A new $52.6 billion budget proposal would rely on about $1.4 billion in new taxes over the next two years. by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee's about-face on Boeing's big tax break As governor, Inslee pushed hard for Boeing to get a $8.7B tax deal. Now, as he runs for president, he compares the experience to being “mugged.” by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data privacy model. But advocates say Washington's bill appears weaker. by Melissa Santos / March 21, 2019
Politics What would a clean fuel standard mean for WA gas prices? The math has been a little fuzzy, but what happened when Oregon and California adopted a new low-carbon fuel standard can offer a few clues. by Melissa Santos / March 19, 2019
Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics Craft distillers say they can’t survive without Olympia’s help To reach customers, makers of Washington spirits say they need more tasting rooms and fewer serving limits. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2019