Politics Bryant got aggressive in gubernatorial debate. But did it work? Bill Bryant, left, and Jay Inslee at a September debate. by Tom James / September 27, 2016
Equity On the Columbia, broken promises for tribal housing Russell Tahkeal walks through the fishing camp at Cooks Landing, Washington. The federal government is legally obligated to maintain these camps. by Ben Goldfarb for High Country News / August 16, 2016
Politics Primary sharpens fight to control Legislature The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / August 2, 2016
Politics The fight for the tough job running state schools Students and their leaders have a lot to figure out. by Tom James / July 31, 2016
Politics Lt. Governor race gets bloody One of the main constitutional duties of the lieutenant governor is to provide over the state Senate. by Tom James / July 27, 2016
Culture The Nooksack 306 fight to stay in their tribe In February 2013, Michelle Roberts, along with around 300 other Nooksack Indians, received a letter informing her that she was being ejected from her own tribe. by Ben Goldfarb for High Country News / April 20, 2016
Politics How wildfires pump millions into Washington's rural economy The Blue Creek wildfire near Walla Walla in 2015 by Tom James / March 22, 2016