Indigenous Affairs
Federal cuts to Native services could impact Northwest nations
Indigenous nations in Washington, including the Yakama, Spokane and Colville, could see health care, education and other social services falter.
Melanie Henshaw
Melanie Henshaw covers Indigenous affairs and communities in the region for InvestigateWest. Reach her directly at melanie@invw.org or at (971) 258-1430.  
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