The poles — which are not part of Coast Salish tradition — sparked a mini-culture war in Seattle around Indigenous representation and historic preservation.
Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown and Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano participated in a live debate at Seattle Central College, hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition.
Is it the building’s odd design, the end of the “Husky burrito” tradition or fear of again losing city history that has residents mourning the location?