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
News King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response. by David Kroman / November 16, 2021
News Post-election Seattle has housing density on the agenda Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell will face a renewed conversation on zoning in the city. by David Kroman / November 11, 2021
News Harrell is Seattle's next mayor, after González concedes Ann Davison won her race to be Seattle's top lawyer, while Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda won their races for city council. by David Kroman / November 4, 2021 / Updated: Friday, Nov. 5 at 4:50 pm
Politics Ann Davison leading in Seattle city attorney race If the results hold, this election will represent a major setback for the growing numbers of people in Seattle calling for a radical rethinking of criminal justice in the city. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021 / Updated at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5
Politics Seattle voters appear to elect Bruce Harrell to be next mayor In city council contests, Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda to win their races. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021