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Indigenous communities worldwide throw support behind Tokitae's return to Washington

From the Republic of Tuva to Irbistuu Mountain in Russia to the shores of Miami, Indigenous groups worldwide are throwing their support behind Tokitae's return. MIAMI — The Lhaq'temish people, also...

'She is home': Famous orca’s former trainers & vet oppose plans to release her

A group of former trainers and vets say they don’t believe Tokitae can survive transport at her age, and even if she does, her release could endanger her own family. MIAMI...

'She will become a symbol': Inside the fight to bring Tokitae home

Miami locals, the Lummi Nation and many other advocates have fought for years to return the orca to the Salish Sea. MIAMI — For over half a century, families like Sylvia...

Orca in captivity in Miami for 5 decades may be returning home to Washington state

For years, members of Washington's Lummi Nation have been fighting for Tokitae's release from the Miami Seaquarium. MIAMI — An orca captured from Puget Sound more than 50 years ago may...

As Native suicide rates increase, crisis line provides unique solution

A crisis center specifically for Indigenous people is integrated with the state's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline system. EVERETT, Wash. — According to the US Department of Health, Indigenous people die...

Those with drug arrests will get priority for cannabis retail licenses under new LCB guidelines

The bill and new LCB guidelines aim to open the cannabis industry to Black and brown retailers who many say were disadvantaged in the original application process. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A...

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