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Survivor’s story: Snohomish man, 76, lives with boarding school trauma
“We were always hungry,” said Matthew War Bonnet Jr., 76, who was forcibly taken to the St. Francis…
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‘Keep your Indian alive’: After decades of outlawed culture, a Tulalip revival
Government-sanctioned boarding schools scarred Indigenous children for life. In turn, their children and grandchildren have suffered inherited trauma.…
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A brief timeline of Pacific Northwest boarding schools
The Tulalip Indian School had roots as a Catholic mission founded in 1857. Its history is intertwined with…
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Unearthing the ‘horrors’ of the Tulalip Indian School
The Tulalip boarding school evolved from a Catholic mission into a weapon for the government to eradicate Native…
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‘Genocide our people survived’: Tulalip school fueled generations of pain
Growing up in the Tulalip boarding school, Harriette Shelton Dover would “just sit absolutely still and watch my…
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Mysteries of boarding school era linger at Tulalip graveyards
Over 30 children are buried at Priest Point and Mission Beach. But dozens of plots from the boarding…
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On harm of Native mascots, Marysville has a homegrown expert
Stephanie Fryberg graduated from the school, home of the Tomahawks — for now. She’s a leading researcher on…
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‘Back in our home’: Tulalips celebrate Salmon Ceremony return
Over 100 people gathered to welcome the King Salmon on Saturday after two years of pandemic.
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Marysville man accused of over 12 armed robberies at massage parlors
The suspect reportedly said he targeted Asian spas, “believing they would be hesitant to report the crimes.”
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‘Conflicted’ feelings in Tulalip: School mascot ‘Tomahawks’ to stay
A state law change fanned a year of debate over whether the mascot is offensive. Tulalip elders tended…
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Slain Tulalip man identified; suspect held for investigation
Police arrested a man in the Saturday death of Francisco Barraso-Ortega, 60, on the Tulalip Reservation.
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Man arrested in Tulalip homicide on Totem Beach Road
A man, 60, was found dead Saturday night. Police believe another man killed him.
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Duwamish recognition fight underscores plight of treaty tribes
The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and other local tribes struggled for decades for federal recognition — and some are still…
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Serve a tasty, beefed-up version of an American classic
The Monster Burger, The Pig in a Poke is a proven favorite at the Quil Ceda Creek Casino.…
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35 teachers get layoff notices as Marysville braces for loss of levies
Athletics and security staff are also in danger, as district leaders look to trim $13.5 million from next…
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Tulalip woman helped uncover dark history of Indian boarding schools
A long-awaited national report identified 53 graveyards where Indigenous students were buried. One federal school was at Tulalip.
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Tulalip candlelight vigil honors missing, murdered Native women
On reservations, “a lot of people just disappear and that’s it.” A vigil aimed to bring closure and…
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The ‘stinking rose’ is a flavorful bulb worth celebrating today
When all you want is more garlic, these compound butter recipes add a burst of flavor to dishes…
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Man, 22, dies after crashing into power pole near Lake Goodwin
He lost control of his car on West Lake Goodwin Road, police say. A 15-year-old girl had minor…
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…