Underscore

Underscore Native News is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to Indigenous-centered journalism in the Pacific Northwest, focused on the intersections of sovereignty, justice, and the rich diversity of Native communities in the region. The outlet aims to produce impactful, revelatory reporting that might otherwise go unheard covering complex legal and policy issues, systemic inequities, and investigations into governmental failures, alongside profiles and features that celebrate the strength and cultural vibrancy of Indigenous communities. Underscore was built in direct response to the historical underrepresentation and misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in mainstream media, and approaches its work through relationship-building, cultural competence, and trauma-informed reporting rooted in on-the-ground knowledge of Pacific Northwest tribal communities. The outlet also runs an equity-focused fellowship for early-career Indigenous journalists, addressing structural inequities in the journalism industry while developing the next generation of Native reporters.