Culture 'A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington A farm in the Palouse region, which includes parts of Eastern Washington. by Sylvia Kantor / August 17, 2015
Culture Washington's hard cider boom The German heirloom variety, Zabergau Reinette, lends a sharp flavor to hard ciders. by Sylvia Kantor / June 21, 2015
Politics Did port slowdowns bust our hay export boom? Hay languished in the fields this year while farmers waited for dockworkers to settle their contract dispute with West Coast port operators. by Sylvia Kantor / March 15, 2015
Tech Can mushrooms save the honeybee? Certain mushrooms produce anti-viral compounds that could protect threatened honeybees. by Sylvia Kantor / February 15, 2015
Culture Rail advocates hope for last-minute save in Kirkland The Eastside rail line (in red) has a host of owners. Click image to enlarge. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2013
Slippery slopes: Can we mudproof Northwest rail? Mudslides cause frequent disruptions for Amtrak trains using BNSF tracks like this one. by C.B. Hall / January 28, 2013
Rail or trail? Eastsiders gather in Woodinville to sip wine and talk trains A new Eastside TRailway Alliance wants to keep the Eastside rail corridor. Kirkland wants to tear it up. Round One at Chateau Ste. Michelle was informational - and courteous. by C.B. Hall / January 27, 2013
Don't let RapidRide turn you off of bus rapid transit Riders waiting at a RapidRide stop in lower Queen Anne. by C.B. Hall / January 7, 2013
Politics Art vs. transportation: Greyhound move hits an obstacle The proposed Greyhound terminal would be adjacent to Sound Transit's Stadium Station east of Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field. by C.B. Hall / December 17, 2012