ALL REPORTING

The two middle-aged white men shared a common backstory: Both were raised in the rural Pacific Northwest and found a sense of greater purpose and belonging on opposite sides of radical politics. Then both ended up dead.

“I’ve been emailing my fourth grader’s teacher saying, ‘Hey, we’re lost.’ But it’s after-hours, so he can’t really help me.”

A look at events that led up to the Columbus Day proclamation that arose from racist attitudes and how Native Americans face similar racist demons. 

Local law enforcement officers deputized as U.S. Marshals have given conflicting accounts of the shooting. Witnesses say they heard no warning before the agents shot Michael Reinoehl dead, an outcome President Trump termed “retribution.’’

Federal regulators have given a Canadian oil company the power to seize property from Oregon landowners for a gas pipeline that will help … Canada.

For Native American high school graduates, COVID-19 has derailed plans—but not resolve.

The Census has long failed to accurately tally populations in Indian Country. COVID-19 is hampering attempts to fix that.

In response to COVID-19, the state closed its classrooms in spring and will keep kids at home to start the new school year.

Jefferson County school officials are working to ensure recent graduation rate gains don’t falter with a shift to distance learning.

Officials at the Central Oregon school district say a focus on individual student needs has helped almost everyone, particularly Latinos and Native Americans.

On the Warm Springs Reservation, residents have been without clean drinking water for three summers in a row. Where is the fix?

Native American activists see purpose with Black Lives Matter.

With the arrival of militarized federal officers, questions arise among the local protest community.

The Native American experience with COVID-19 is only the latest chapter in a centuries-long tragedy.

In the midst of a pandemic, tribes adapt in their preparation for fire season.

While their home islands drown, Micronesians living in Oregon struggle to save their heritage.

Pandemic has forced the cancellation of events everywhere. But in Indian Country, not congregating comes with added cost—and risk.

Courts are experimenting with novel approaches to gang activity. Can they be applied to right-wing extremists?

Casino closings affect thousands of Oregon jobs.

Native American dancing celebrates life at a distance

Coronavirus numbers for Native Americans begin to climb.

Collaboration and multiple partnerships built “Our Place” to change the financial bottom line.

Former right-wing radicals are leading efforts to counter violent extremists. But do they work?

Patriot Prayer leaders insist they’re not racists, but they continue to draw praise from white supremacists

How Joey Gibson, and those who orbit around Patriot Prayer, have found meaning (and thrills) in violent right-wing extremism

Observers at 2018 rally watched as right, left squared off