Environment A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change WA’s first climate assembly sends nearly 150 recommendations to lawmakers by Mandy Godwin / April 16, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS WA Indigenous leaders tackle vaccine distribution with community in mind Reporter Manola Secaira reflects on what Native communities can teach us about a healthier future for all. by Manola Secaira / March 30, 2021
News What WA can learn from Native communities’ vaccination plan The Seattle Indian Health Board, which has been vaccinating Seattle teachers and those over 50 for a while now, shares why some of its strategies have been so successful. by Manola Secaira / March 22, 2021
News Judge rules national archives will stay in Seattle for now With the support of dozens of tribes, a lawsuit successfully halted the sale of the national archives building last week. by Manola Secaira / February 17, 2021
News Billy Frank Jr. could replace Washington’s statue of Marcus Whitman Efforts to take down the missionary’s statue have resurfaced this year with a proposal to replace it with the renowned Nisqually activist. by Manola Secaira / February 5, 2021
News Tribes join lawsuit to keep National Archives collection in Seattle Losing local access to the archives could mean a severed connection for tribes to their culture and important resources. by Manola Secaira / January 27, 2021
News On the Olympic Peninsula, the Quinault Indian Nation beats back a pandemic Native communities throughout the U.S. have been hit hard by COVID-19, and to combat this, many are adapting. by Manola Secaira / January 21, 2021
Environment Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
Equity Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts While the pandemic hampered in-person outreach efforts, census participation is on the rise among Native communities in Washington. by Manola Secaira / January 5, 2021
Politics Shining a light on the Native vote with data Native communities are not a monolith — and a new survey shows the range of their political priorities and attitudes. by Manola Secaira / December 16, 2020