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The Northport Bridge over the Columbia River in Washington state near the border with Canada. Portions of the upper Columbia River and its upland areas may be designated a Superfund site by the EPA.

EPA Proposes adding portions of 150 mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list

Anna King

Lead contamination is the main concern along popular rivershore and recreational sites

Wildfire Victims Seek Help From Their Tribal Community

The Cayuse Mountain Fire has been the second largest in Washington state this summer. The blaze consumed 14 homes and displaced up to 50 people on the…

Government and Politics

Interior Secretary Says Changes To Indian Child Welfare Act 'Close Loopholes'

A day after tribal leaders and governors in all 50 states received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell paid a…

Economy, Business, Finance, and Labor

Approval Of Tribal Casino Comes Alongside Effort To Boost Economic Prosperity

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has announced a visit with the Spokane Indian Tribe Thursday. The visit comes as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has…

Lifestyle, Leisure and Sport

Baseball Jerseys Reveal Unusual Alliance Between Team And Tribe

Football season has kicked off another round of scrutiny over how professional sports teams use Native American mascots. But in eastern Washington, a…