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
Politics San Juans monument debate shows islands' fault lines The beach at Watmough Bay on Lopez Island by C.B. Hall / September 20, 2012
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
Politics If a mudslide has canceled your train, you're not alone Mudslides cause frequent disruptions for Amtrak trains using BNSF tracks like this one. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2011
Politics Two ways to look at the sea, and a search for objective facts Nature Conservancy ecologist Roger Fuller takes measurements in the estuary of the Stillaguamish River. by C.B. Hall / January 5, 2011
Politics More federal rail money for state, and what about some train-building jobs? Wisconsin was one of the states to reject high-speed rail money, helping Washington state to a new chunk of federal help. Now, some hope train-building jobs headed to Wisconsin might come here, too. by C.B. Hall / December 9, 2010
Politics Washington state rolling along on high-speed rail An Amtrak train arrives in Bellingham (2008). by C.B. Hall / December 7, 2010
Politics Electric motoring: What's down NW roads? No one has used the Lopez Island electric-vehicle charger since it was installed in June. by C.B. Hall / October 24, 2010