Culture From UW to Whole Foods, remembering a local ceramics artist A large sculpture by Akio Takamori sits outside of a Whole Foods store in Seattle. by Aileen Imperial / October 3, 2017
A high school graduation decades in the making After being interned during World War II, Mary Matsuda Gruenewald finally receives her Vashon High School diploma. by Aileen Imperial / September 27, 2017
Culture The history and people behind Seattle's oldest sushi restaurant In Seattle's International District, Maneki restaurant has been serving customers since 1904. by Aileen Imperial / May 18, 2017
Environment How the Columbia River Gorge was saved The Columbia River Gorge by Floyd McKay / June 7, 2016
Environment A death blow to coal ports in Washington? Lummi tribal members use gear for reef netting, a traditional method of fishing. by Floyd McKay / May 9, 2016
Environment Coal exports stopped by Lummi Nation fishing rights? Lummi elders burn a dummy million-dollar check on the Cherry Point beach to make the point they will not be bought off (September 2012). by Floyd McKay / April 11, 2016
Environment With coal on the wane, Longview may turn to oil exports An oil train in Alaska. by Floyd McKay / January 12, 2016
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
Environment Coal ports: Will they cost communities their "second paycheck"? A BNSF coal train passes between the Chrysalis Inn and Spa, an attractive Bellingham hostelry, and the popular Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock walkway. by Floyd McKay / June 16, 2015
