A Wenatchi designer's plan to buy back Native lands Mary Big Bull-Lewis sees the way forward for Native people in Washington: ownership of the land and the stories attached to it. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
Culture Three Native artists on carving out space in a changing world Thanks to several new public art projects, Coast Salish and Columbia River carvers say their artwork and traditions are finally getting the spotlight. by Manola Secaira / November 25, 2020
Equity Hoh Tribe partners with SpaceX to get online, but rural demand remains high Without adequate internet access, rural tribes across Washington are struggling with schooling, health care and more — especially during a pandemic. by Manola Secaira / October 29, 2020
Tech On defeating imposter syndrome to become a tech innovator and mom Microsoft's Vidya Srinivasan has faced the challenges of excelling in tech while having children head-on. Now she's helping other women do the same. by Manola Secaira / July 15, 2019
Environment The internet saved her from a cult. Now she uses code to empower other women Self-taught programmer Alejandra Quetzalli founded sheCodesNow to give more people a safe space to break into tech. by Manola Secaira / July 5, 2019
Tech Teaching newbies how to code no matter what language they speak Through his textless educational program BlockStudio, Rahul Banerjee has found that the most equitable way to teach coding might not involve words at all. by Manola Secaira / June 28, 2019
Environment 'It could be me, it could be us': Why this researcher wants accessible cervical cancer screening By studying infectious diseases, Intellectual Ventures researcher Corrie Ortega hopes to build health equity worldwide. by Manola Secaira / June 18, 2019
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Politics Despite criticism, King County Council gives Mariners $135M The money for Safeco Field upgrades angers some housing advocates and tourism groups. But it's less than the team originally hoped. by Manola Secaira / September 17, 2018
Culture On Capitol Hill, a new showcase for Mexican art The former Harvard Exit movie house is now home to the Mexican Consulate. by Manola Secaira / August 24, 2018