The holidays are upon us, as are these Valley gift shopping opportunities. Nov. 14 Arbor Day in North Bend: Join the city of North Bend, Mountains to Sound Greenway and other community members for a ...

In a major step toward honoring Indigenous language and history, the Lake County Park Board voted last week to recommend that the Lake County Commissioners draft a Resolution of Intent ...

This 12-foot skeleton, known for his clever themed costumes, has delighted the community for years thanks to a cherished local family. This year, the family is taking time to focus on a challenging ...

WELLPINIT, Stevens County — Felicia Pichette was overjoyed the first time her grandson told her “no.” It wasn’t what he said, but how he said it: in Spokane Salish, the endangered Indigenous language ...

WELLPINIT, Wash. – Felicia Pichette was overjoyed the first time her grandson told her “no.” It wasn’t what he said, but how he said it: in Spokane Salish, the endangered Indigenous language of the ...

When I ask Salish Matter to tell me about her daily routine, she answers as any 15-year-old might. She describes waking up (“too early”), going to school, hanging out with friends if she doesn’t have ...

In September of 2025, large crowds gathered in a New Jersey mall to see 15-year-old Salish Matter. In videos on TikTok, moms pushed through lines as young people screamed at that familiar preteen ...

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An influencer's skin care brand launch drew a massive crowd to American Dream on Sept. 6, ultimately forcing state police to step in. Thousands gathered at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford ...

Teen YouTuber Salish Matter is at American Dream Mall in New Jersey for the launch of her new makeup line. The event drew an "insane" turnout, with lines of excited children and parents creating a ...

A popular father-and-daughter YouTube team will visit American Dream Mall Sept. 6 to promote their Sephora exclusive new skin care brand. Jordan & Salish Matter, YouTube content creators, are ...

Lauren Eckert has previously been affiliated with Raincoast Conservation Foundation. This research was supported by a Canada Vanier Graduate Scholarship and a Raincoast Conservation Fellowship.