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
'9 from L.A.': A visual treat for Seattle Art from a scene that has stayed hot for decades. Brought to you for free. by Roger Downey / September 26, 2013
Culture Julia Child's play Master chef (and smoked salmon fan) Julia Child by Roger Downey / September 12, 2013
Culture Ode to the mountain blackberry The wild blackberry: how sweet it is. by Roger Downey / September 5, 2013
Culture A Tom Douglas clubhouse Tom Douglas opens a new emporium in South lake Union. by Roger Downey / August 1, 2013
Politics PNB School Show: Ballet from the ground up PNB Level I students in 2012 school performance by Roger Downey / June 14, 2013
