Native American/Indigenous
WA conservationists preserve 5 miles of lower White Salmon River
Conservationists are celebrating the protection of five miles of river frontage along the White Salmon River. The 174-acre site was purchased by The …
CA's Channel Islands Fox, a conservation success story
A small fox that lives on the Channel Islands off the coast of southern California is thriving after near extinction. The island fox - found nowhere …
WA Native Americans feel disproportionate effects of fentanyl
CORRECTIONS: Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson was not at the 3rd annual taskforce summit. An earlier version incorrectly stated he had attended. In …
Ho-Chunk launches summer internship program, offering path to career success
Ho-Chunk has kicked off its summer internship program in Nebraska after sifting through 600 applicants. It is opening pathways to higher education …
Health gaps persist for American Indian, Alaska Native Coloradans
American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Colorado continue to face significant gaps in health care access, quality and outcomes, according to …
Public lands supporters to rally during Santa Fe governors' meeting
Supporters of public lands will gather in Santa Fe next week to oppose pending legislation that would sell off millions of acres in 11 Western states…
CA Ocean Protection Council adopts roadmap to protect 30% of waters by 2030
California took a big step Tuesday toward the goal of conserving 30% of land and waters by 2030. The Ocean Protection Council adopted a roadmap to …
OR groups fighting hunger: People need culturally specific food
As food insecurity rises across the state, groups fighting hunger are highlighting the need for food that is not only nutritious, but culturally …
Report: Bright spots for ND child well-being but work is needed
North Dakota is moving up in the ranks when measuring child well-being but policy experts said there are cracks beneath the surface. The Annie E…
Colorado jumps up five spots to 12th nationally for child wellness
Colorado has moved up five spots to 12th among the states in the 2025 Kids Count Data Book released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which …
Indiana’s ancient city comes to life in virtual reality
Hoosiers can now step into the past. A new exhibit opens this weekend at the Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Bloomington…
MT Native leaders: Civic engagement brings continued legislative wins
A Montana-based Indigenous advocacy group said it is increasing membership this year in a new way, with a traveling conference. Western Native Voice …