Politics More trains for NW may mean no more service The historic Boise train station opened in 1925. by C.B. Hall / November 10, 2011
Kingston-Seattle ferry bounces on iffy financial seas The 'Spirit of Kingston' passenger ferry by C.B. Hall / November 4, 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 The U.S. Constitution: time for a rewrite? U.S. Capitol Building by C.B. Hall / July 3, 2011
Politics Anacortes' ferry terminal: case study for how NOT to do a public-private partnership It could be awhile before the Anacortes ferry terminal gets new life. by C.B. Hall / June 26, 2011
Politics Applying the 'cataract test' to skyrocketing health-care costs A magnified view of cataract in a human eye. by C.B. Hall / June 8, 2011
Politics Everett rail summit: plenty of vision, but money is still down the line The Amtrak Cascades train passes through the Everett Station. by C.B. Hall / June 8, 2011
Politics Ferry 'reform' passes in Olympia, staving off big cuts (for now) Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / June 1, 2011
Politics Blowing the whistle on plans to shift Amtrak's route south of Tacoma The state wants to move Amtrak's Cascades trains inland south of Tacoma, routing them through Lakewood. But the cars would roll through at 79 miles an hour, raising concerns about safety and noise. by C.B. Hall / April 19, 2011