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WA may launch a cold-case unit for missing, murdered Indigenous people
Unanimously approved by the MMIWP Task Force, HB 1177 would launch a permanent and fully funded statewide unit.
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Luna Reyna is Crosscut’s former Indigenous Affairs Reporter. Luna’s past coverage was at South Seattle Emerald, Prism Reports, Talk Poverty and more. Her work has identified, supported and promoted th
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Two Pike Place totem poles to be removed — but maybe not for good
Despite controversy, the 50-foot cedar poles could be reinstalled before Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park reopens this fall.
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Cowlitz comedian exposes stereotypes in his Comedy Central series
Joey Clift's animated 'Gone Native' videos advance Indigenous representation and education.
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WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
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Supreme Court may soon decide the fate of Native kids in WA and beyond
The Indian Child Welfare Act aims to keep Native children in Indigenous homes. But a SCOTUS ruling could render it moot — and set a consequential precedent.