Tribes

Seattle to sign agreement concerning Skagit River dams

Seattle City Light is set to spend millions on fish passage, habitat restoration, and compensation to tribes in the coming decades after the city’s leaders greenlit a massive agreement concerning its dams on the upper Skagit River on Tuesday, April 7.

'It just tastes like time': Salmon are a sacred relative to the Nisqually tribe and Native Americans across the Northwest

In their creation story, salmon were the first to offer themselves to the Nisqually people. But a contract was made: The people also must care for the salmon.

Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state's Climate Commitment Act

A majority of Washington Tribes have come out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act if approved by voters on the November general election ballot.

Western Washington tribe could get back 72 acres of old-growth forest under congressional bill

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe poised to help manage key Salish Sea wildlife refuges

Seattle Symphony offers day of free cultural performances to celebrate 25 years at Benaroya Hall

Benaroya Hall is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a free day of music and sharing of culture on Saturday.

Puyallup Tribe to have 17 acres of waterfront land added to reservation

Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine

A federal appeals court on Monday denied a last-ditch effort by tribes to block construction of what's likely to be the largest lithium mine in North America on federal land in Nevada.