Indigenous Affairs
Native nations lead salmon restoration efforts in Columbia Basin
The number of returning adult salmon and steelhead has doubled since the 1990s, but is still only halfway to the NWPCC’s goal of 5 million.
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Environment
Veterans tend to Washington forests — and themselves
Rake Force, an agroforestry company, employs servicemembers to help with land conservation and stewardship. For many, it is also a form of healing.
Indigenous Affairs
Federal project presents Yakama Nation with a double-edged sword
A consultation process opens the door for tribes to have a say in federal projects — but only if they’re willing to publicly disclose sacred knowledge.
Investigations
The effort to save SeaTac’s biggest forest amid airport expansion
Community pressure and federal legislation could help protect a hard-won South King County park from long-term development.
Environment
Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade
Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision.