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Sacred Summit: How an Indigenous Hiker Seeks Inclusion Atop Tahoma

by Alex Garland


In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where the misty mountains cast shadows over lush landscapes, Indigenous activist and educator Rachel Heaton has long felt a profound connection to the majestic Tahoma. The mountain, the tallest in Washington State, has been her foundation for a captivating narrative of personal growth, environmental activism, and an unwavering quest to reclaim Indigenous spaces.

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Seattle REI Employees Celebrate Wage Hike, Say More Still Needs to Be Done

by Marcus Harrison Green

Local REI Employees joined dozens of supporters at a press conference outside the company’s flagship store in downtown Seattle this afternoon to celebrate what they called a “resounding victory” after the recreational co-op announced it would be raising wages for Seattle employees to $15 an hour beginning August 21. Continue reading Seattle REI Employees Celebrate Wage Hike, Say More Still Needs to Be Done