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Every year, water is barreled along the river’s lower dams to balance electricity needs while aiding young fish. But the program’s future is uncertain.

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

For 15 years, Mustang Yearlings Washington Youth has been training wild horses and placing them with private owners to help prevent overpopulation.

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.

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.

Amid the Trump administration’s trade war and annexation threats, the work to update the 60-year-old treaty is paused after years of progress.

Punitive legislation and environmental damage caused by the cannery industry all but severed the Lummi Nation from their traditional fishing practices.

Snowboarding makes Tina Blakey feel like a kid again. Alison joins Blakey to learn how she builds community in the historically exclusive sport.

A new Northwest Reports series digs into the tensions, backlash and bureaucracy around building wind and solar energy facilities in Washington.

Reefnet fishing was invented by the Lummi Nation and other Northern Straits Salish tribes, providing physical and spiritual sustenance for centuries.

Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.

Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain.

But Gov. Ferguson also announced the hybrid-to-electric conversion of two of the boats would be delayed.

Alison harvests honey with Chris Porter, an activist, conservationist and beekeeper, while discussing steps anyone can take to help fight extinction.