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The fight for consistent rights for Indigenous tribes in WA and beyond
A five-year battle over a bag of clams shows how a reliance on century-old treaties can lead authorities to treat members of some tribes differently than others.
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Jehovah's Witness church covered up child sex abuse, survivors say
Washington's mandatory-reporter law, which has exempted clergy members since 1975, enabled the crimes for decades.
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PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims
New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms.
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6 reads on Native heritage, history
Learn about Seattle’s public Indigenous art, the country’s first distillery on reservation land and a housing project rooted in Native culture.
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Nooksack elder, daughter settle case against tribal judge
George Adams says he and his daughter Elile were targeted by Judge Ray Dodge for their advocacy of disenrolled Nooksack citizens. Now, they've reached a $35,000 settlement.