An author recounts how 1960s policies ripped apart families and communities, including her own.
Communities
And why we have a right to be here.
The Trump administration wants a road built through an Alaska wildlife refuge for medical needs – but commerce may be the real reason.
Be it by the barrel of a carbine or a mail-order DNA test, the American spirit demands the disappearance of Indigenous people.
Salvaging meat in Alaska is commonplace. Can it catch on in the Lower 48?
The year in essays, analysis and investigations from across the Western U.S.
See photos of the thriving music scene in backyards, abandoned houses and parking lot shows.
Blooms can still be found in the West’s news desert.
Despite the state of the media, Westword Editor Patty Calhoun maintains hope.
Resistance to deep cutbacks have brought about change to the 137-year-old paper.
Rural areas can be hit hardest, but many small-town papers persevere.
People are less likely to vote, and politics become more polarized.
Losing local news sources and public health reporters hampers disease detection and outbreak response.
After the longest night of the year, earth tilts once again toward the sun.
The Institute’s claim that ICWA harms Indian children relies on dubious assertions and dog whistles.
Data gaps, understaffing and lax investigations have deepened the crisis.
Activists and agencies try to balance the West’s horse mythology against herd impacts.
When humans and wildlife clash, sometimes an animal bites your minivan.
Where city efforts fall short, activists try to add shade to the heat-stressed south side.
A Salvadorian immigrant faces the mental and physical repercussions of living in a Denver church.
The story of Thanksgiving is about coming to terms with a difficult truth: the American experiment came at a great cost to Native Americans.
Resilience depends on economics and history as much as fuel.
For response teams in Paradise, physical and emotional risks remain.
Today's Featured Stories
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SOUTHWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR The National Parks Conservation Association, the nations leading national park advocacy organization, seeks a Regional Director to lead and manage staff for the Southwest Regional...
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DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Senior position responsible for the development of all marketing and fundraising strategies to grow the base of philanthropic support and awareness of GSEP.
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DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS This newly created position with The Nature Conservancy's Colorado River Program will play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies to achieve...
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ARMY OF THE DOG A new generation of monkey wrenchers hits the Front Range?
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ALASKA STATE DIRECTOR 
The Wilderness Society works to protect Wildlands and inspire Americans to care for our public lands. We seek to hire a strategic, experienced leader who...
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SUNNYSIDE MARKET SEEKS NEW PROPRIETOR Organic grocery/cafe at Glacier Bay needs a vibrant leader. Love good food, community, and Alaska? Join us!
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THE BOOK OF BARLEY -
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OWN A PIECE OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM! near Ennis, MT. Artist designed, 1900 SF, 2BR/2BA home on 11.6 acres with creek, tree, views, privacy. 406-570-9233 or [email protected] www.arrowreal.com (Country Homes).
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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ON THE WILD ROAD WITH HIGH COUNTRY NEWS Join HCN and Black Sheep Adventures on an expedition through the national parks and monuments of Utah and Southwest Colorado, September 7 - 15, 2019....
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40 ACRE HOMESITE SPLENDID VIEW
25 acre in native grasses. Cedar draw. Year-round spring. At foot of Moscow Mnt, ID, 7 miles from town.
