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The coal port issue is spreading all over the Northwest

Wed, Apr 25, 2 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

With a new contender, on the Columbia River near Boardman, joining the parade, those concerned about widespread impacts are pushing for a comprehensive EIS process that will sweep lots of towns and politicians into an epic debate.

For Columbia River Crossing, Coast Guard objections are just the beginning

Mon, Mar 19, 2 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

The Columbia River Crossing, the $3.1 billion replacement of the bridge between Washington and Oregon, has an entire chorus of detractors. The Coast Guard, with its objections that the bridge is too low to allow certain ships through, might want to get in line.

Midday Scan: Coveting tribes' gains; looking busy in Olympia; Everett probers

Tue, Dec 6, 11 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

Now that some tribes are doing a little better, Republicans in Olympia can't stop thinking about how easy life would be if they could just get more of the gambling revenue. While the legislative leadership spins its wheels on the budget, other lawmakers don't want everyone else to see how little else is being done. Questions about Kitzhaber's death penalty moratorium.

More trains for NW may mean no more service

Fri, Nov 11, 2 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

Oregon will soon receive more Talgo trains, made in an American plant. But advocates fear Northwest states will miss the chance to open new service.

Northwest may never see another Republican like Hatfield

Mon, Aug 8, 1:41 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

Mark Hatfield fought against wars launched by presidents of both parties and championed aid for the poor, while remaining loyal to his party's leaders.

Will Northwest miss a teachable moment on tsunamis, quakes?

Tue, Apr 19, 2 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Particularly along Washington and Oregon's coasts, people are finally eager to pay attention to experts. But where's the money going to come from?

Why we must have fiscal reform in the states

Tue, Jan 18, 2 a.m.

By Mark Muro

The Great Recession is over, but it has exposed budget practices that the states must end to avoid careening into even bigger financial wrecks.

Oregon election update brings a turnaround

Wed, Nov 3, 10:42 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

Former Gov. John Kitzhaber pulls off his comeback after all, and the state's Congressional delegation bucks the national trend.

Oregon will likely have a legislative tie, in both Senate and House

Wed, Nov 3, 11:06 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

The governor's race is still up for grabs. But at least it won't end in a tie, like both chambers of the legislature seem head toward.

Oregon governor's race: Bizarre

Wed, Oct 13, 2 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

In any other year, attention would focus on how strange it is that the Republican candidate is a former NBA player with the slimmest credentials of a contender in recent memory. But in 2010, Republican Chris Dudley, who seems to be in Oregon's moderate mold, may defeat Democrat John Kitzhaber, a former governor.

Oregon envy: Can a Seattleite turn green wishing to be there?

Wed, Feb 3, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Much as I hate to admit it, Portland and Oregonians come closer to the Northwest ideal than we do.

Running out of budget gimmicks, states face grim years

Tue, Jan 26, 4:05 p.m.

By Neal Peirce

Financial issues are forcing states into calamitous binds about what they can do. Most of them are afraid to impose their sales taxes on services, the very area in which more of the economy is moving.

Olympia lawmakers eye Oregon for tax lessons

Mon, Jan 25, 2 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

As Oregon voters this week vote on two tax-hike measures, the Washington legislature watches for signs indicating whether tax increases could fly in their state.

A popular Oregon governor hopes for an encore

Fri, Sep 4, 6 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

John Kitzhaber has jumped into the 2010 race, hoping for a third term. The Democrat faces a changed landscape from his highly effective earlier days.

Oregon Democrats bite the bullet on tax increases

Mon, Jun 15, 6 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

While Washington legislators punted on tax increases, Oregon's Democratic majority passed some big increases. One reason for the contrast: Gov. Ted Kulongoski can't seek a third term, while Gov. Gregoire might still hope for one.