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 speech that led to the bloodshed at UW Milo Yiannopoulos at a 2013 event in London. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / January 23, 2017
Politics A visit to Seattle’s most controversial homeless camp The tiny houses in Ballard are close to residences and businesses, including a tavern. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / January 4, 2017
Politics A Clinton organizer reflects on her DACA status Graciela Nuñez in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / November 28, 2016
'They voted to ruin people’s lives’ — students on Trump's win A protest at the University of Washington following the election of Donald Trump. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / November 17, 2016
Equity UW health program for homeless is at risk Volunteer and pharmacy student Czarina Franco visits with U District residents about health services they could receive from the Street Medicine Program. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / November 2, 2016
