News Two Pike Place totem poles to be removed — but maybe not for good Despite controversy, the 50-foot cedar poles could be reinstalled before Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park reopens this fall. by Luna Reyna / February 22, 2023
News First Samish housing project breaks ground in Anacortes 'We've been here since time immemorial, and we're making a statement that we're going to continue to be here.' by Luna Reyna / February 14, 2023
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
News WA may launch a cold-case unit for missing, murdered Indigenous people Unanimously approved by the MMIWP Task Force, HB 1177 would launch a permanent and fully funded statewide unit. by Luna Reyna / January 27, 2023
News Cowlitz comedian exposes stereotypes in his Comedy Central series Joey Clift's animated 'Gone Native' videos advance Indigenous representation and education. by Luna Reyna / January 13, 2023
Equity Study reveals internet access inequities in Seattle and Portland CenturyLink offers some poorer neighborhoods with more residents of color slower internet for higher prices, an analysis found. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 4, 2023
Equity WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement. by Luna Reyna / December 28, 2022
News Supreme Court may soon decide the fate of Native kids in WA and beyond The Indian Child Welfare Act aims to keep Native children in Indigenous homes. But a SCOTUS ruling could render it moot — and set a consequential precedent. by Luna Reyna / December 15, 2022
News The Asian Hall of Fame honors its first Indigenous inductee Virginia Cross, a Muckleshoot Indian Tribe leader for over four decades, was chosen for her devotion to economic and educational issues. by Luna Reyna / November 23, 2022 / Updated at 10:54 a.m. on Dec. 6
News How tribes, local organizations are bolstering food sovereignty The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access. by Luna Reyna / October 31, 2022 / Updated at 1:19 p.m. on Nov. 1