Environment Appalachia's 'Last Mountain' illuminates Bellingham's coal battle An aerial view of mountaintop removal and reclamation landscapes. by Pamela Biery / July 12, 2011
Politics Would a new tax break win Boeing's 737 successor for Washington? Boeing's 787 by Dick Nelson / July 6, 2011
'Longing for the Light' provides a poetic start to summer Heather McHugh by Pamela Biery / June 24, 2011
Culture Making the most of SIFF's closing week Here's some help sorting through a schedule packed with world premieres, screenings, directors' receptions, and a closing gala featuring "Life in a Day," the snapshot-style film Ridley Scott made with... by Pamela Biery / June 7, 2011
Politics Why the state keeps giving out foolish tax breaks Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / June 7, 2011
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
Culture SIFF documentaries: an antidote for sound-bite reporting A protester in "If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front." by Pamela Biery / May 25, 2011
Culture Feel overwhelmed by SIFF? Here's a film-fest survival guide Actor Ewan McGregor, who will be honored at a special SIFF tribute Sunday (May 22), stars in "Perfect Sense," released this year. by Pamela Biery / May 18, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011