Native Americans

Chehalis Tribe opens distillery after overturning centuries-old prohibition

A new distillery will soon begin making whiskey, vodka and gin on Chehalis tribal land in southwest Washington state. It's the first legal, Native-owned distillery to open on tribal land in the nation. The Chehalis Tribe's effort to diversify its economy by joining the craft spirits boom had to first overcome a nearly two century old prohibition on liquor production in Indian Country.

New momentum to retire Native-themed mascots at Washington state schools

The first Native American woman elected to the Washington State House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to retire Native-themed...

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MacKenzie Scott lists $1.7B in donations since divorce from Amazon's Jeff Bezos

Multiple nonprofits and universities that received large gifts this month from Seattle billionaire MacKenzie Scott are describing the donations as ...

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This Washington tribe has zero coronavirus cases. They plan to keep it that way

"If we were to lose a handful of those people, it would just be devastating."

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First 'panic,' then a battle to keep the National Archives in Seattle

Lovers of history are scrambling to save a beloved local institution. Last month, the National Archives and Records Administration abruptly announced it would close its Seattle facility.

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Tradition is the key to progress for these Native storytellers

In an age of technology and speedy progress, traditions can even be seen as a roadblock towards change and societal growth. But according to the speakers of this talk, traditional storytelling is a key asset to forward, progressive thinking.

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Copper versus salmon: Why an Alaska mine matters in the Northwest

Hidden in the photo below is the story of an epic clash.

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He's been shot at, his fish stolen. All because he exercises his tribal treaty rights in Skagit Valley

Scott Schuyler says he’s been shot at, his tires slashed, his fish stolen. He’s gotten death threats on social media.