News NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning Gov. Jay Inslee's decision to veto a tribal consultation portion of the Climate Commitment Act has stirred up conversation among tribal leaders. by Manola Secaira / June 29, 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
Opinion Republicans need to choose: Trump or America Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. by Chris Vance / January 8, 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
Politics WA's first Native Supreme Court justice works so she won't be the last Raquel Montoya-Lewis didn't meet a lawyer until law school. Now she wants others from underrepresented communities to picture themselves in the legal system. by Manola Secaira / November 10, 2020
Opinion What a Biden presidency could mean for WA politics With a friendly administration and a shifting local party system, a political realignment could be underway. by Chris Vance / November 7, 2020
Opinion Election 2020: A national blue wave will impact these WA races The outlines of the election are locked in: Democrats will remain on top. Only a few local contests remain in doubt. by Chris Vance / October 16, 2020
Equity New WA law helps Native voters this election. Is it enough? Washington lawmakers passed the Native American Voting Rights Act last year, but they couldn't have expected the pandemic and wildfires to come. by Manola Secaira / September 24, 2020
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion Raul Garcia can’t save WA Republicans from Tim Eyman In the governor’s race and beyond, the GOP needs to get far away from the toxic populism of Eyman and Donald Trump. by Chris Vance / July 16, 2020