Politics The strange case of Washington's newest newspaper publisher Many newspapers are scaling back operations. by Floyd McKay / January 30, 2012
Politics Port opens door for China to get U.S. coal As Northwest concerns build about global and local environmental issues in the Northwest, a small Oregon port gives its approval to exporting coal to burn in Chinese power plants. by Floyd McKay / January 26, 2012
Special congressional election in Oregon tests Democrats Washington state ballot (2010). by Floyd McKay / January 16, 2012
Politics New Hampshire and the Romney family have a history Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by Floyd McKay / January 7, 2012
Politics Best of 2011: Can Occupy protests galvanize Obama? Tea Party protesters marching in Philadelphia in 2009. by Floyd McKay / December 27, 2011
Politics Dewey beats Stassen: Republicans hold a real debate "The little man on the wedding cake" returns to his home base. by Floyd McKay / December 26, 2011
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