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Tribes worry a Canadian mine could poison Washington salmon
Across the border in British Columbia's Skagit River headwaters, a proposed open-pit mine has drawn protests from Native tribes, environmentalists and politicians.
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After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools
Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth.
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When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target
How a burglary, social media and politics led to a Nooksack Tribal Councilwoman being bullied out of office.
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2019 year in review
It's been an incredible year in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. These Crosscut stories sparked conversation, change and awareness.
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Native American drivers are more likely to be searched by Washington State Patrol
While the searches occur at five times the rate for white drivers, they are less likely to turn up drugs or other contraband.