Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night.
The Northwest could increase the traffic from Capesize ships, the world's largest, from coal and bitumen exports. This graphic shows a Capesize ship in relation of the largest class of Washington...
Extensive environmental hearings are about to get underway, reviewing the proposed coal port and its impacts. The tribes further complicate the chances for the port facility.
