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Why Chris Hansen keeps fighting for a Seattle NBA team

Thu, May 16, 12:15 a.m.

By Art Thiel

The NBA thrives on holding leverage over city governments. But it may not hold all the power.

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The Daily Troll: Dems' 1st big mayor endorsement? An unexpected biker gang. Tim Eyman's pay.

Thu, May 9, 4:38 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Gold in them thar initiatives. Pebble Mine: Bad news for salmon.

The Daily Troll: A good day for Sacramento. Sidewalk-chalked criminal. A'bipartisan' budget.

Wed, Apr 3, 4:13 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Tacoma appears to be in line for 2,000 new jobs. Seattle cop charged.

Coal Wars: How voters are shaping their leaders' decisions

Thu, Mar 21, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Last year's elections brought bad news for promoters of coal exports through Northwest ports. But a vote this November could raise prospects for at least one proposed facility, near Bellingham.

Coal Wars: Port opponents make big use of access to information

Wed, Mar 20, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

When Scoop Jackson wrote the Environmental Protection Act, no one could have imagined how the Internet would empower activists to dig into something like coal exports.

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Coal Wars: Export backers push jobs, try to limit environmental review

Tue, Mar 19, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Supporters of a coal port near Bellingham want to keep the focus on what they see as the main issues: More jobs and revenue for local governments.

Why is the sculpture 'Wawona' so mystifying?

Mon, Feb 18, 4 a.m.

By Joe Follansbee

The story of the historic ship is lost in the art's display -- at a history museum.

Coal Train: The people and process behind Bellingham's coal port decision

Tue, Jan 22, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

The proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal has sparked the most-complex environmental review since, well, forever. The first public comment period ends today. In this first of a three-part series, take an inside look at the players on both sides of the issue.

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Coal's no way to make the job market hop

Mon, Jan 14, 4 a.m.

By Daniel M. Kammen and Michael Riordan

Guest Opinion: We'd get more jobs out of clean energy investment than coal ports.

Best oysters? Right here, fresh and in the cold

Wed, Jan 2, 12:01 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

Two winter outings offered by Taylor Shellfish Farms provide a unique opportunity to taste oysters by the water.

Coal supporters make their push

Mon, Dec 3, 12:01 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

In Whatcom County, people see a Cherry Point shipping terminal as a source of well-paying jobs and opportunity for local residents

NW coal port traffic raises worry about huge marine spill

Wed, Oct 24, 12:01 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

While other areas worry about train traffic and climate change, San Juan Islanders also fear a shipping disaster that could harm whales, salmon, and beaches.

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Conflict over CEO leaves port commission looking for help

Tue, Sep 11, 10:52 p.m.

By John Stang

Port commissioners will ask for a new legal review of Tay Yoshitani's already-approved position on a corporate board of directors.

Three legislators give the arena a cautious green light

Thu, Aug 30, midnight

By State Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Eric Pettigrew, Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Kohl-Welles, Pettigrew, and Frockt urge the Seattle City Council to take advantage of developer Chris Hansen's plan. The Sonics, they say, don't have to mean fouling the Port.

Remove roadblocks to the port's mission of moving cargo and people

Tue, Jun 19, midnight

By John Creighton

There's a widespread view, typified by a recent Knute Berger article, that the Port of Seattle has lost touch with its job-creation responsibilities. Port Commissioner John Creighton gives a different view.