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
Environment Can hunting and conservation coexist? A WA proposal sparks debate Updates to the Fish and Wildlife plan have accrued public critique and ignited tension from outdoor enthusiasts and tribal representatives. by Rebecca Dzombak High Country News / December 29, 2023
News Tokitae’s death surfaced orcas’ complicated history in the PNW The death of the whale at a Miami amusement park just before her planned release highlighted the species’ fraught relationship with humans. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2023
Indigenous Affairs One Tulalip youth lobbies for change in tribal foster care system In the third installment, a Two Spirit 23-year-old emerges from adolescence in Child Protective Services to tackle the program’s longstanding issues. by Nancy Marie Spears The Imprint / November 10, 2023
Indigenous Affairs A Tulalip youth works to reconnect with family, tribe and identity The second in a three-part series explores the personal and systematic complications of foster care — especially for LGBTQ+ Indigenous kids. by Nancy Marie Spears The Imprint / November 9, 2023
Environment Some E-bike companies are pushing against right-to-repair laws Fires caused by rechargeable batteries spark controversy over whether e-bike owners should be allowed to make repairs themselves. by Maddie Stone Grist / August 14, 2023
Tech Podcast | How CRISPR gene editing is changing modern science Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jennifer Doudna discusses how the technology she helped advance is treating diseases and raising ethical dilemmas. by Paris Jackson / July 6, 2023
Tech Podcast | What is the metaverse, and is it our future? Two experts in immersive technologies may disagree on what the virtual world will look like, but they do agree that it is going to change society. by Paris Jackson / July 4, 2023
Tech Podcast | Big Tech’s desperate bid to remain relevant Major tech companies like Microsoft, Google and Facebook are grappling with government regulation and a public that has fallen out of love. by Paris Jackson / June 29, 2023
Tech Podcast | Making smart decisions about artificial intelligence As the new technology proliferates, the founding CEO of the Allen Institute for A.I. discusses how — or even whether — it should be controlled. by Paris Jackson / June 8, 2023