Politics Refinery chemical: Bellingham's safety at risk? Barbed wire surrounds the ConocoPhillips refinery near Ferndale, which uses a type of chemical regulated under both the Deparrtment of Homeland Security and the EPA. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / February 28, 2011
Politics Ferndale plant has record of air-pollution notices The ConocoPhillips refinery near Ferndale has a history of regional citations for air issues. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / February 28, 2011
Culture A once-professional cellist returns to his love, and helps others along the way Waiting in line with Bach and Bartok at the Wallingford food bank. by Hugo Kugiya / February 24, 2011
Culture Once-swanky Bush Garden: a symbol of a bygone era A souvenir postcard from 1960 shows Bush Garden in its heyday. by Hugo Kugiya / February 17, 2011
Concert applies 'Glee' trend to Sinatra's work Unlike the popular TV show, however, Michael Feinstein's concert goes all in for the older works. by Hugo Kugiya / February 15, 2011
Culture A Chinese restaurant that's nothing like you would expect The open kitchen at Din Tai Fung. by Hugo Kugiya / February 10, 2011
Culture A Bosnian dish served in a curious setting The cevapi served at Dino's Grill. by Hugo Kugiya / February 3, 2011
Tech Write a novel in 3 days? Bellevue software engineer wins first prize Jennifer K. Chung won the 3-Day Novel contest. by Hugo Kugiya / January 30, 2011
Politics How 619 Western escaped tunnel planners' wrecking ball Lauren Olson, left, and Annie Malarkey in their studio at the 619 Western building. by Hugo Kugiya / January 27, 2011
Politics State preservation office presses DOT on its pre-tunnel demolition plans Cracks in the 619 Western building show its instability. by Hugo Kugiya / January 21, 2011
