Spokane Tribe member works to bridge trust divide among tribes and law enforcement
WASHINGTON - An epidemic of violence against native Americans is plaguing this country. It’s a problem right here in Washington and Idaho. You’ve probably…
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Colville Reservation shocked by violent crime in their community
NESPELEM, Wash. -- People living on the Colville Reservation are still in shock, dealing with tragedy and trauma they never expected. Now they're trying to move forward and find…
Methow Valley land in Washington returned to Colville Tribes
More than a century after the United States government took most of their land, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington state are getting small chunks of it back. The nonprofit Methow Conservancy handed over the deed to…
Salmon may soon return to the Spokane and Columbia Rivers
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Salmon may soon be reintroduced to the Spokane and Columbia Rivers. The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) secured over $3 million in funding to bring salmon back to the Inland Northwest. The money will go to Colville,…
Inslee to sign six tribal-related bills in Tulalip Thursday
TULALIP, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee will sign several tribal-related bills into law on Thursday. One of these bills include House Bill 1571, which establishes protections and services…
Toetly Fire on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation now 35-percent contained
No evacuations have been issued.
Archaeology project looks at history of military occupation on Coeur d'Alene ancestral land
A team of archaeology students from Idaho and California are working with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe to uncover history from the late 19th and early 20th centuries at Fort Sherman.
Yakama Nation case could set precedent for sacred tribal sites in WA
The tribe seeks to stop gravel mining near a historic village and burial ground. The litigation could change the way tribal sites can be developed.
Washington tribe traces new outbreak to children playing
A Washington state American Indian tribe has seen a spate of new coronavirus infections that health officials traced to children playing together.
Spokane 19-year-old faces up to 15 years in prison for attempted robbery at gunpoint
Isiah James Harrington pleaded guilty Wednesday to an attempted robbery at gunpoint, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Native American tribe to cover funeral cost for all Ala. tornado victims
Often times the worst situations will bring out the best in people.
The Gathering at the Falls Powwow Celebrates 27 years this weekend
Native arts, performances, food and music can all be found at the Gathering at the Falls Powwow. Tribes from places like Idaho and Montana, and as far as New Mexico and South Dakota will travel to Spokane for the weekend long event. Anyone is invited to attend the activities, though that aim to provide attendees with a unique cultural experience.
Never before seen Amazon tribe caught on drone video
An isolated Amazon tribe with no known contact with the outside world has been spotted by a drone flying over the Brazilian jungle, according to the country's National Indian Foundation.
