Environment Best of 2012: Will taxpayers be taken for a ride on new state irrigation plans? The Weber Siphon, shown under construction with federal money, crosses I-90 in Eastern Washington about 10 miles east of Moses Lake (view looking north). by Daniel Jack Chasan / December 25, 2012
Politics Northwest forests, spotted owls at risk Northern Spotted Owl by Daniel Jack Chasan / December 10, 2012
Politics In a status-quo sea, Oregon politicians are salmon's lone champions A Chinook salmon. (U.S. Geological Survey) by Daniel Jack Chasan / December 6, 2012
Behind an idyllic Vashon escape: A murky relationship The view of Fern Cove from Vashon's Baldwin House. by Daniel Jack Chasan / November 22, 2012
Politics Climate change: Do we hear the alarm ringing? Despite Hurricane Sandy's force, some Staten Island areas suffered relatively little damage. by Daniel Jack Chasan / November 4, 2012
Politics Apologize for America? Hey, it can be useful Flip Side: Maybe we want to lord it over a small country, right? Go right ahead, but let's apologize, too. by Steve Clifford / October 20, 2012
Culture Flip Side: How would Jesus vote? Jesus cleansing the temple: out, you dastardly government bureaucrats! by Steve Clifford / September 24, 2012
Culture Ready. Set. You're fired! New York Daily News cover on Oct. 31 showing the massive drill that pierced a subway tunnel. by Steve Clifford / September 19, 2012
Environment Has the Puget Sound fallen out of political favor? People for Puget Sound has shuttered and this year's candidates are barely glancing at the issue. How will Puget Sound fare without an advocate? by Daniel Jack Chasan / September 13, 2012
