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1 month ago

Forest Services pauses commercial huckleberry picking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest - High Country News

Huckleberries are a vital cultural and ecological resource, and we must ensure their sustainability for generations to come," Johanna Kovarik, Gifford Pinchot's forest supervisor, said in a written statement.
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2 months ago

Benita Long disappeared. So why wasn't she added to this missing person database?

The disappearance of Benita Long highlights the continuing crisis of missing Indigenous women and the impact on families and communities.
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2 months ago

The true cost of the huckleberry industry - High Country News

The annual huckleberry feast marks the beginning of berry-picking season for the Yakama Nation and celebrates their cultural traditions.
Huckleberry picking is carried out with respect and reverence within the Yakama Nation.
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7 months ago

The Department of Energy promised Yakama Nation $32 million for solar. It's nearly impossible to access. - High Country News

"It is because literally the feds cannot get out of their own way," said Ray Wiseman, general manager of Yakama Power, the tribally owned utility, highlighting the frustration faced by tribes.
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