Indigenous Affairs
The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty.
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WA’s energy ‘green rush’ could endanger cultural Indigenous lands
As developers propose solar and wind projects across Washington, gaps in the permitting process threaten culturally significant tribal sites.
Politics
Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year
In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren?
Politics
Cap-and-trade, climate change return to the 2024 WA Legislature
On the agenda starting Jan. 8: Spending Washington’s carbon tax, tweaking the cap-and-invest program and taking a stab at utility rebates.
Environment
Seattle is electrifying new buildings despite ruling against gas bans
A court struck down one California block on natural-gas appliances. But other cities are finding ways to eliminate fossil fuels despite legal hurdles.