Environment Coal port faces a new level of environmental scrutiny The Cape Violet, a Capesize coal bulker built in 2009 and operating under Panamanian flag, recently stopped at Westshore Terminal south of Vancouver, B.C. by Floyd McKay / July 31, 2013
Tech Coming soon: Oil trains. All the risk, fewer regulations Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. by Floyd McKay / July 24, 2013
The Oregonian: Going the way of all newspapers? The Oregon Live web site is often referred to in unflattering terms. Here it was presented during a tour in 2011. by Floyd McKay / June 22, 2013
Politics KCTS 'Coal' documentary gets smacked by timing problem but stands up well A new KCTS documentary examines the debate around exporting coal through Northwest ports. by Floyd McKay / June 19, 2013
Politics Federal decision hands coal ports a big victory Coal trains already go to the Westshore Terminals Roberts Bank facility at Delta, British Columbia. by Floyd McKay / June 18, 2013
Tech Tale of Two Cities: Coal, a train wreck for Burlington? Will coal kill Burlington? by Floyd McKay / June 12, 2013
Tech Tale of Two Cities: Ferndale welcomes Big Coal A loaded coal train crosses Main Street, Ferndale’s only grade separation by Floyd McKay / June 11, 2013
Politics Obama administration risks serious damage to press freedom Eric Holder by Floyd McKay / June 1, 2013
Politics Big energy firm still hungry after backing out of OR coal plan Coal at a Canadian terminal awaiting shipment. by Floyd McKay / May 8, 2013
Culture Spread of Catholic health care raises barriers to care choices Religiously affiliated hospitals in Washington state servce much of the population. Click to enlarge by Valerie Tarico / April 10, 2013
