Opinion
In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know
Racism and other indignities have littered their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated.
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Environment
At the U.S.-Canada border, an "extinct" tribe hunts for recognition
To prove that his Arrow Lakes Band exists, Rick Desautel defied Canadian law to shoot an elk across the border. His case will be heard by their Supreme Court.
Opinion
Seattle can prepare for climate change — if it can escape bureaucratic silos
Jim Ellis helped the city with sewage, transportation, and water quality systems. His big, systemic thinking is a model we should follow.
Culture
'I belong in this community.' A new museum tells the Pacific Northwest history of Latinx identity
The Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture illuminates the struggles and contributions of Mexican Americans in WA.
Environment
Climate change will spread disease faster. Scientists want to keep us informed — and unafraid
As more communities in the West encounter new diseases like Valley fever, Washington health leaders grapple with how to report risks without creating panic.