Politics Seattle, state's rail growth faces mud on the tracks Amtrak passengers were transferred to buses after a 2010 slide near Edmonds disrupted train service between Seattle and Everett. by Floyd McKay / December 14, 2011
Environment Lummi Nation raises its profile on coal port plan Pacific herring by Floyd McKay / December 7, 2011
Politics University of Oregon blows its innovation chance The University of Oregon boasts that its Lillis Business Complex is one of the most environmentally sustainable business school facilities nationally. by Floyd McKay / December 5, 2011
Environment Judge in key salmon rulings is retiring Judge James Redden has relentlessly demanded more from government attorneys trying to limit what must be done to protect salmon on the Columbia River. by Floyd McKay / November 24, 2011
Politics Coal-export plan survives election cliffhangers Neither side in the battle over exporting coal to China winds up with clear mandate in Bellingham and Whatcom County elections. by Floyd McKay / November 15, 2011
Politics How coal-port voting in Bellingham holds lessons for rest of state Shipping coal to Asia has become a major business in Canada. by Floyd McKay / November 9, 2011
Environment Voters give mixed message on Bellingham coal port plan The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / November 8, 2011
Politics Senators seek wide review of proposal for shipping coal to China The mostly Democratic state senators want consideration of the effects on communities along the rail route to the proposed terminal near Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / November 7, 2011
Tech New study points to jobs from Bellingham coal port Three economists took a look and found a continuing increase in employment would follow from the proposed construction at Cherry Point. by Floyd McKay / October 27, 2011
Environment Coal fight takes lead role in Bellingham, Whatcom elections Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest. by Floyd McKay / October 24, 2011
