As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next.

Plus, a 500-year plan for Whidbey Island.

Without adequate internet access, rural tribes across Washington are struggling with schooling, health care and more — especially during a pandemic. 

When sisters Geraldine Williams and Christine Enick died, Tulalip youth lost generations of language, tradition and knowledge.

Critics say a 116-year-old dam on the Puyallup River is a threat to already vulnerable fish populations.

Instead of Netflix, tune into the Seattle Queer Film Festival, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth and ‘Doctober.’

‘Indigiqueer’ performer Hailey Tayathy explains why recognizing Native land is so important in an election year.

The pandemic has been just another hurdle for tribal leaders and organizations working hard to improve historically low counts in Native American communities.

Unhealthy forests and a changing climate brought on this season's wildfires — but lawmakers can help.

Washington lawmakers passed the Native American Voting Rights Act last year, but they couldn't have expected the pandemic and wildfires to come. 

A member of the Makah tribe writes that losing salmon is akin to losing her identity.

A Vancouver high school has had a “Chieftan” mascot since the 1960s. Students who've criticized it hope the latest challenge will be the last.

The law protects Native children from being taken from their homes without tribal involvement. The case before the state Supreme Court could tighten those rules.

As the I-5 corridor grows, both groups are working to safeguard big cats making the trek to the Olympic Peninsula.