Portland's rather flawed election Portland mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith. by Floyd McKay / October 18, 2012
Politics Industries gear up for the epic fight over NW coal ports Two locomotives push a 129-car coal train along the waterfront in British Columbia. by Floyd McKay / September 26, 2012
Politics Lummi Tribe joins the opposition to Whatcom coal port 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. by Floyd McKay / September 21, 2012
Politics Odd bedfellows: Sen. Ron Wyden and Paul Ryan Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden (D) by Floyd McKay / August 19, 2012
1st District: DelBene and Koster will fight to the finish Click to enlarge. Final redistricting plan for Washington state's congressional districts. by Floyd McKay / August 7, 2012
Tech How coal trains could choke NW's economic engines A new study sees possible trouble for ports, manufacturers, and communities along rail lines. by Floyd McKay / July 11, 2012
Politics High Court lets Romney stay on the money train Chief Justice John Roberts by Floyd McKay / June 25, 2012
Culture How we clicked quality journalism off our TV screens The remote control made life easier for couch potatoes and changed TV news. by Floyd McKay / May 24, 2012
Environment Bellingham park faces big changes from coal-train traffic Boulevard Park in Bellingham by Floyd McKay / May 7, 2012
