Kennewick Man

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The following reprinted articles and references provide additional information on the government's research, latest findings, and further readings that provide varied perspectives on many of the issues raised in the exhibit, Kennewick Man on Trial.

• Bill aims to ease study of remains - Seattle Times, August 16, 2006
• Tribes, Scientists Still Divided Over 'The Ancient One' - Oregon Public Broadcasting, July 28, 2006
• Some Kennewick Man mysteries may last to eternity - Puget Sound Public Radio - KUOW, July 26, 2006
• Kennewick Man's bones provide window to past - Tri Citiy Herald, July 23, 2006

February 2006

In February 2006, the Burke Museum hosted a group of scientists from around the country who came to study the Kennewick Man remains. The Burke provided access and professional assistance to the scientists over a period of ten days.

• Kennewick Man was buried after he died - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, Febrary 24, 2006
• Bones tell ancient tale of Kennewick Man - MSNBC, Febrary 23, 2006

July 2005

The Burke Museum has been the court-designated neutral repository for the human remains commonly known as "Kennewick Man" since October, 1998. In early February 2004, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals referred the Bonnichsen v. United States case back to the US District Court in Portland, Oregon.

On Mon., April 19, 2004, the Ninth Circuit denied the request for a rehearing en banc of the Bonnichsen decision (Kennewick Man case). While awaiting instructions from the legal owners (Army Corps of Engineers), the museum will continue to provide a secure and respectful repository for these human remains for as long as required by the court and the legal owners of the remains.

• Scientists continue to study remains of Kennewick Man - East Oregonian, July 11, 2005
• Kennewick Man talks - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005
• Kennewick Man yields ancient secrets - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005
• Kennewick Man will let his bones do the talking - Seattle Times, July 06, 2005
• Scientists ponder who -- or what -- killed Kennewick Man, July 11, 2005
• After 9,300 years, Kennewick Man's exam begins - Seattle PI, July 6, 2005
• Kennewick Man gives up secrets - Seattle PI, July 15, 2005
• Scientists wrap up analysis of bones; report planned in October - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 15, 2005
• Fate of Kennewick Man study unclear - Seattle Times, July 15, 2005
• Kennewick Man yields ancient secrets - Seattle Times, July 11, 2005
• Kennwick Man's Bio Written in His Bones - KING5 TV, July 11, 2005
• Scientists Detail Study of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 11, 2005
• Kennewick Man's bio written in his bones - KING5, July 11, 2005
• A Skeleton Moves From the Courts to the Laboratory - NY Times, July 19, 2005
• Unlocking Kennewick Man's Secrets - KOMO TV, July 10, 2005
• Scientists Begin Unraveling Mystery of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 7, 2005
• Scientists Start Study of Kennewick Man - Seattle PI, July 6, 2005
• Oldest Washington Resident Finally Gets To Be Examined - KOMO TV, July 6, 2005
• Debate over Kennewick Man's remains now with lawmakers - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 29, 2005
• Kennewick Man's hip, skull replicas unveiled - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 11, 2005
• Kennewick Man's biography is written in his bones - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 10, 2005
• Kennewick Man Gives Up Secrets - Seattle Times, July 15, 2005
• Scientists Wrap Up Analysis of Bones; Report Planned in October - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 15, 2005
• Fate of Kennewick Man Study Unclear - Seattle Times, July 15, 2005
• A Skeleton Moves From the Courts to the Laboratory - New York Times, July 19, 2005
• Unlocking Kennewick Man's Secrets - KOMO TV, July 10, 2005
• Oldest Washington Resident Finally Gets To Be Examined - KOMO TV, July 6, 2005
• Debate over Kennewick Man's Remains Now with Lawmakers - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 29, 2005
• Kennewick Man's Hip, Skull Replicas Unveiled - Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, July 11, 2005

June 2005

• Kennewick Man to be studied - Seattle PI, June 30, 2005
• Long-contested study of Kennewick Man set - Seattle Times, June 29, 2005

January 2005

• Kennewick Man study outlined - Tri-City Herald, February 17, 2005
• * Kennewick Man Update - The Oregonian, January 11, 2005

August 2004

• * Tribes seek role in skeleton study - The Oregonian, August 06, 2004
• Kennewick Man fight persists - Tri-City Herald, August 06, 2004
• * KENNEWICK MAN BATTLE : Digging up new lawsuit - Newsday.com, August 03, 2004
• KENNEWICK MAN: Court Battle Ends, Bones Still Off-Limits - Science Magazine, August 03, 2004

July 2004

• Kennewick Man must be allowed to speak - The Seattle Times, July 23, 2004
• U.S. Justice Department won't appeal Kennewick Man case - KATU 2, July 23, 2004
• * High court won't get Kennewick Man case - The News Tribune, July 20, 2004
• Kennewick Man appeal unlikely - Tri-City Herald, July 20, 2004
• * Tribes quit long fight over Kennewick Man's remains - The Oregonian, July 16, 2004

May 2004

• KAN festival kicks off with special screening - Kansas City Star, May 30, 2004

April 2004

• Indian tribes seek Kennewick Man remains - Kansas City Star, April 27, 2004
• Legal options run low on Kennewick Man - Seattle Times, April 27, 2004
• Tribes consider ways to regain Kennewick Man - Statesman Journal, April 27, 2004
• Tribes' last legal options slim to get Kennewick Man remains - Coos Bay World, April 27, 2004
• Tribes face decision on Kennewick Man - KVEW TV, April 26, 2004
• Tribes weigh possible last chance to get Kennewick Man remains - San Diego Union-Tribune, April 26, 2004
• Future remains uncertain for Kennewick Man - UW Daily, April 22, 2004

February 2004

• Science wins ancient bones battle - BBC News, February 5, 2004
• Scientists win Kennewick Man ruling: Court rejects tribes' appeal to bury ancient bones - Seattle PI, February 5, 2004
• Judges: Scientists can study Kennewick Man - KVEW News & Associated Press, February 4, 2004

June 2002

• Kennewick Man saga lives on - Tri-City Herald, June 17, 2002

July 2001

• FBI calls off bones inquiry - Tri-City Herald, July 14, 2001

June 2001

• Origin of bones remains unknown - Tri-City Herald, June 27, 2001
• Missing Kennewick Man bones discovered - Tri-City Herald, June 22, 2001
• Decision on bones expected today - Tri-City Herald, June 19, 2001

January/September 2000

• Results of Laboratory tests and the government's decision

September/May 1999

• Preliminary findings of analysis of Kennewick Man

Further information

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