Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths
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Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths
Lawsuit alleges Bureau of Indian Affairs officers “executed” unarmed Shoshone-Paiute man in Idaho
The lawsuit claims Bureau of Indian Affairs officers lacked jurisdiction when they pursued, killed Cody Whiterock
Most children charged as adults in Washington are youth of color
More than 80% of children charged as adults in state court are not white, data shows
Native American kids less likely than others in WA to be offered second chance in juvenile court, data shows
Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates
Northwest Native Nations could lose hundreds of millions in federal funding, report says
Portland State University researchers say nearly half of federal funds allocated to Northwest tribes in 2024 is at risk under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Last-minute deal preserves Oregon program for disadvantaged businesses
Critics said cuts to state technical assistance program in Oregon would’ve devastated support for Native American businesses
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
Law would simplify patchwork oversight governing jurisdiction on tribal lands
Two killings, no explanation: Families left reeling after Bureau of Indian Affairs shootings
Lack of transparency in BIA police killings leave families searching for answers
Oregon bill would allow tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
Proposal would simplify patchwork laws governing jurisdiction on tribal lands
Clinic closures, firings, buyouts: Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services
Moves target programs that are already underfunded and understaffed, tribal leaders tell Congress