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
Inside Cascade PBS Impact Report | Politics, podcasts & original productions in 2024 A look back at a year of transitions, including new video series, impactful investigations, statewide coverage and a new name. by Madeline Happold & Sophie Grossman & Nimra Ahmad / December 30, 2024
Culture 4 unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Thanksgiving recipes Alongside the turkey and mashed potatoes, make some room on your plate for foods that are indigenous to the region. by Nimra Ahmad & Syd Gladu & Madeline Happold & Martina Pansze / November 28, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: 5th Congressional District with Baumgartner, Conroy Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Carmela Conroy participated in a live debate Tuesday. by Madeline Happold / October 8, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: U.S. Senate with Maria Cantwell and Raul Garcia Incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Raul Garcia participated in a live debate in Spokane. by Madeline Happold / October 8, 2024
Politics 2024 debate: Superintendent of public schools with Reykdal, Olson Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Republican challenger David Olson participated in a live debate Thursday night. by Madeline Happold / September 26, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: Washington attorney general with Brown, Serrano 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. by Madeline Happold / September 19, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: Seattle City Council Position 8 with Woo, Rinck Watch the debate between incumbent Tanya Woo and UW assistant director Alexis Mercedes Rinck, hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition. by Madeline Happold / September 18, 2024
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