Environment Voters give mixed message on Bellingham coal port plan The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / November 8, 2011
Politics Senators seek wide review of proposal for shipping coal to China The mostly Democratic state senators want consideration of the effects on communities along the rail route to the proposed terminal near Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / November 7, 2011
Tech New study points to jobs from Bellingham coal port Three economists took a look and found a continuing increase in employment would follow from the proposed construction at Cherry Point. by Floyd McKay / October 27, 2011
Environment Coal fight takes lead role in Bellingham, Whatcom elections Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest. by Floyd McKay / October 24, 2011
Politics Ruling on trooper's death: more suspense in unprecedented case Ronda Reynolds by Floyd McKay / October 21, 2011
How Umatilla chemical weapons changed NW history In 1973, Oregon Gov. Tom McCall read by candlelight to dramatize his concern about the energy crisis. by Floyd McKay / October 13, 2011
Politics Can 'Occupy' protests galvanize Obama? Tea Party protesters marching in Philadelphia in 2009. by Floyd McKay / October 12, 2011
Politics Bellingham coal port plan trips over new objections The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / October 4, 2011
Tech Coal-export plans turn into a running battle Shipping coal to Asia has become a major business in Canada. by Floyd McKay / September 21, 2011
Politics Redistricting: the opening bids are laid on the table Tim Ceis visits Crosscut by Floyd McKay / September 14, 2011
