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
Opinion Political centrism? Smug, weak and misguided The political middle isn't always where you want to end up. by Dick Lilly / March 14, 2019
Opinion Alright Bezos, it's time to step up on affordable housing Dr. Cherri Trusheim (center) veterinarian and owner of Urban Animal, and her staff vet techs check on Momma, a seven year old rottweiler-shepherd mix belonging to Mary Delp (seated) at Maryís Place... by Dick Lilly / September 5, 2017
Until we can do better, build more tiny homes Othello Village, a tiny house encampment for the homeless, as it was being constructed in Seattle's Rainier Valley, February 28, 2016. by Dick Lilly / May 25, 2017
Political cover? Bertha's contractors hire lobbyist & former deputy mayor Tim Ceis visits Crosscut by Matt A. Fikse / February 7, 2014
Seattle's tunnel: No boring way it'll be done on time Looking into the Highway 99 tunnel from the "launch pit." by Matt A. Fikse / January 27, 2014
