Indigenous Affairs
The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty.
Nicholas K. Geranios
Nicholas K. Geranios has spent 42 years as a news reporter, the last 40 with The Associated Press. He retired from the wire service in 2022 and lives in Spokane.
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Equity
WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic
Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington.
News
How the PAC-12 scramble will impact WSU’s athletics
Already facing a $100M deficit, the Pullman-based sports program is now searching for a new conference to keep TV revenue rolling in.
politics
Who will pay to fix Spokane Valley’s sinking City Hall?
The city had to close sections of the six-year-old building after cracks appeared in the walls and floor and water started seeping in.
Environment
U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams
Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority.