Politics Bellingham coal project gets hard push Just as supporters of a proposed Longview coal-loading terminal take a step back, Bellingham is seeing a flurry of activity by supporters and opponents of a proposed Cherry Point facility. by Floyd McKay / March 17, 2011
Small counties are close to the people The Franklin County Courthouse is in Pasco. by Floyd McKay / February 7, 2011
Culture Happiness: There's something about Northwest communities Fairhaven is a popular district in Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / January 25, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely uncuts growth management Shipping coal to Asia has become a major business in Canada. by Floyd McKay / January 7, 2011
Politics Jon Stewart has an edge over Murrow and Cronkite Jon Stewart by Floyd McKay / December 27, 2010
Politics Portland: Trying to catch up on school construction Carole Smith, superintendent of Portland Public Schools. by Floyd McKay / December 14, 2010
Culture In Vancouver, check out the Festival of Lights VanDusen Botanical Garden holds one of the region's most spectacular holiday lighting shows, and it run through Jan. 3. by Floyd McKay / December 11, 2010
Politics Rising Oregonian congressman is someone known to cross the partisan divide Greg Walden by Floyd McKay / November 15, 2010