Environment With coal on the wane, Longview may turn to oil exports An oil train in Alaska. by Floyd McKay / January 12, 2016
Politics The Northwest's coming clashes over fossil fuel exports Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. Existing train traffic for both oil and coal could grow. by Floyd McKay / December 9, 2015
Tech Activists want to unionize Uber. Here are the challenges they face. by Paul Roberts / December 4, 2015
Environment Coal ports: Will they cost communities their "second paycheck"? A BNSF coal train passes between the Chrysalis Inn and Spa, an attractive Bellingham hostelry, and the popular Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock walkway. by Floyd McKay / June 16, 2015
Politics Should Arctic drilling opponents take on Shell, or our own craving for crude? The floating protest against Shell's presence at the Port of Seattle made headlines. Would activists have more impact if they stormed Olympia instead? by Paul Roberts / May 31, 2015
Environment Tiny particles delay study of coal port proposal BNSF diesels pulling coal trains near Bow, Washington, headed for Canada. by Floyd McKay / March 19, 2015
Politics The fall of John Kitzhaber John Kitzhaber, Oregon's long-serving and now former governor, still faces ethics and criminal investigations. by Floyd McKay / February 13, 2015
Politics Splitting state in two? An invitation to talk Snoqualmie Pass, with I-90 snaking through the valley. Are the two sides of the Cascades different states? by Floyd McKay / February 2, 2015
Environment Lummi Nation: Pacific Gateway Terminal would violate our treaty rights Buoyed by a recent Environmental Impact Statement, the Lummi Nation has released its strongest statement yet on a proposed coal terminal near Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / January 6, 2015
Environment Pipeline expansion proposal in B.C. has Washington groups worried, too Ships awaiting the call to load up at Vancouver's Westridge Terminal. by Floyd McKay / December 11, 2014