The preventive edge of autism research

Despite the absence of a known cause, University of Washington researchers focus on autism prevention. It's an innovative, if somewhat controversial, approach.

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Michele Solis

/ March 23, 2008

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Despite the absence of a known cause, University of Washington researchers focus on autism prevention. It's an innovative, if somewhat controversial, approach.

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From its beginnings at a bucolic Canadian lake to shipwreck dangers at its mouth, the Columbia River has defined the region's history and culture.

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The Last Reefnetters: WA's only remaining Lummi reefnet fisher

Today, there are just 12 reefnetting licenses in the state, and Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley carries on generations of tradition as the only tribal fisher.

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Sarah Hoffman

/ April 7

Indigenous Affairs

The Last Reefnetters: The 11 non-tribal reefnet permit holders

Fishers offer their perspectives about the profession's political structure and their commonalities with their Lummi Nation colleagues.

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Sarah Hoffman

/ April 14

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