HCN spends time in Arizona, and we mourn the loss of a longtime staffer.
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Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Plans for HCN’s 50th anniversary bash come together
From puppies to party planning to new fellowships, we remain busy.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Who has access to the West?
… and how does it change our views of this place?
Posted inDecember 9, 2019: Crossing to Safety
HCN celebrates newness in the new year
We have a new look, editors and fellows.
Posted inNovember 25, 2019: Forever Mines
Many reasons to celebrate November
New employees join our staff and heritage months make the days extra special.
Posted inOctober 28, 2019: Where Hunting Still Has Meaning
Jars of jam and a lot of joy
Harvest season meant conferences, visitors and a wonderful wedding.
Posted inOctober 14, 2019: Severed Ties
The time is right for new leadership at HCN
As the organization enters its 50th year, we prepare for the future.
Posted inSeptember 16, 2019: "We can either wait on Mother Nature – or we can give it a shot ourselves."
Fall brings professors, pedalers and presidential candidates
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet stops by our office, and we wish a fond farewell to a longtime staffer.
Posted inAugust 19, 2019: 2068: The Speculative Journalism Issue
Coming home to the West
Old friends swing by our offices, and we say a few sad goodbyes.
Posted inAugust 5, 2019: From Prison to Fireline
Accolades and some new roles
New interns and a fellow arrive, and our editorial staff continues to morph.
Posted inJuly 21, 2019: A Radical Return
Development in Bozeman and the basin
The West continues to morph from growth and climate change.
Posted inJune 24, 2019: Losing Lake Coeur d'Alene
Staff dispatch to many destinations
And one gives a major gift of her own.
Posted inJune 10, 2019: 'None of this happened the way you think it did'
On the Road to 50: Stitching the Northwest back together
The past, present and future of the West, and HCN’s coverage of the region.
Posted inMay 27, 2019: Public Pushback
On Rhubarb and redactions
An HCN editor trains NYTimes staff, and we remember longtime readers.
Posted inMay 13, 2019: Atomic Tourists
On the Road to 50: A grand beginning
It’s a dangerous and promising time. HCN seeks to tell the many stories of the West.
Posted inApril 29, 2019: A History of Violence
Yodelers, goats, promotions and other surprises
Two of our editors advance, and HCN wins an award for Best Energy and Environment Writing.
Posted inApril 15, 2019: Scene of the Crime
A return from our spring hiatus
HCN receives an American Society of Journalists and Authors award and a lovely tribute to our former publisher.
Posted inMarch 18, 2019: Arizona's Wild Horse Paradox
A bittersweet goodbye
An editor moves on while others tackle some of journalism’s biggest challenges.
Posted inMarch 4, 2019: El Nuevo Movimiento
A new podcast, and a farewell
We mourn the loss of our longtime friend, Patsy Batchelder.
Posted inFebruary 18, 2019: Barriers to Entry
Editors out and about this winter
From Washington Post op-eds to guest speaking engagements, our editors stay busy (and warm).