Environment Coal port faces huge obstacle in Lummi opposition Lummi Nation then-Chair Cliff Cultee (left) and Hereditary Chair Bill James with the check they will burn at Cherry Point. by Floyd McKay / August 18, 2013
Politics Seattle's dirty little secret of downtown safety Throwing more and more money into public services won't solve our crime problems. Here's what will. by Jordan Royer / August 13, 2013
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
Politics A council misguided: The futility of property tax-financed city elections The current Seattle City Council. by Jordan Royer / June 13, 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
