Indigenous Affairs Native nations lead salmon restoration efforts in Columbia Basin The number of returning adult salmon and steelhead has doubled since the 1990s, but is still only halfway to the NWPCC’s goal of 5 million. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / February 10, 2025
Indigenous Affairs Cowlitz Tribe youth help lead this year’s First Salmon Ceremony “It’s what we do to thank the salmon for what they give,” said Lydia Hodges, 15, part of the new generation carrying on the sacred ritual. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / June 24, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Yakama Nation’s new public safety campus gives justice room to grow The tribal court system, which had occupied a cluster of trailers since the ’50s, plans to add services like a mental health or a veterans court. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore News and ICT / January 9, 2024
Equity Snoqualmie Tribe starts land protection sales tax at Salish Lodge The 2% tax will preserve ancestral sites such as Snoqualmie Falls, and could be a model for other Indigenous nations. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore/ICT / July 17, 2023
News The Washington mental health lifeline made for and by Native people The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Indian Country Today and Underscore News / June 19, 2023
Politics The Burundian Paul Farmer is Seattle's latest global health hero Village Health Works’ founder, Deogratias [“Deo”] Niyizonkiza by Collin Tong / November 18, 2013
Culture 'Assisted Living': Insight and a humorous lift for caregivers Playwright Katie Forgette by Collin Tong / May 6, 2013
Tech Northeastern U: The start of a new SLU U-District? Seattle Dean & CEO Tayloe Washburn with Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun. by Collin Tong / February 18, 2013
Politics Meet Seattle University's moral compass Fr. Steve Sundborg talks with Seattle University students. by Collin Tong / January 16, 2013
Equity Best of 2012: Seattle's global health powerhouses turn their attention to south King County A south King County infant and resident by Collin Tong / December 23, 2012