Culture Rail advocates hope for last-minute save in Kirkland The Eastside rail line (in red) has a host of owners. Click image to enlarge. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2013
Culture Best of 2011: The fragile state of Washington's ferries Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / December 30, 2011
Culture The fragile state of Washington's ferries Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / October 25, 2011
Culture Canada relents on cash demands for late Amtrak run from Seattle A decision by the Canadian government not only preserves the existing second daily train but also opens the possibility of a third train. by C.B. Hall / August 16, 2011
Culture Tim and the snow blower: An encounter Upon retirement, an old college roommate retired to upstate Vermont. Snow, it seems, is something to be vacuumed up and blown away. If only it were so easy to get started. by Gardiner Davis / February 22, 2010
Culture Big, cold-hearted river The author and Cal, just after the rescue by Gardiner Davis / July 9, 2009