Opinion How Northwest hotelier Gordon Sondland went from UW dropout to central witness in the impeachment inquiry “His mandate from the president was to go make deals." by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2019
Opinion Forget the head tax, we need a robot tax Bill Gates first introduced the idea for a levy on robots that replace human employees. Seattle should consider it. by Ross Cohen / June 14, 2018
Politics One nation, a little more united in 2018? As we head into the new year, America is fracturing unlike any time since the 1960s — maybe even the 1860s. I have my opinion on which political tribe bears more responsibility for the current state... by Ross Cohen / December 29, 2017
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
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
Politics Coal ports' critics question the economics Coal trains already go to the Westshore Terminals Roberts Bank facility at Delta, British Columbia. by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2014
Politics Why Scotland's failed independence may be good for the U.S. High school students in Edinburgh were at the top of the front page of the print edition of The Guardian on Friday. by Floyd McKay / September 19, 2014
Politics Will Scotland secede? Scotland is seeing a surprising surge in support for independence. by Floyd McKay / September 8, 2014
Politics Coal export plan suffers setback in Oregon Ambre's Port of Morrow project (right) has been rejected, creating doubt about its project at the Port of St. Helens farther down the Columbia. by Floyd McKay / August 18, 2014