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States examine bounced-check enforcement practices

Wed, May 15, 5 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington question whether prosecutors' offices should rent out their names and letterhead to private firms collecting on bad checks.

Big energy firm still hungry after backing out of OR coal plan

Thu, May 9, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

The withdrawal of Kinder Morgan from plans for coal exports from the Port of St. Helens still leaves other efforts in the works. And the company is hunting for other coal port sites.

House transportation bill supports Columbia River bridge with light rail

Wed, Apr 17, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

The action by the Democratic-controlled House sets up a showdown with Senate Republicans over a key link between Washington and Oregon.

The Daily Troll: Nice day for a 787 flight. No one wants to smell our compost. Climate bill passes.

Mon, Mar 25, 4 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Gov. Jay Inslee will get to sign a climate change bill he sought. Wave energy rolls forward. Howard Schultz shows some backbone on marriage.

In a status-quo sea, Oregon politicians are salmon's lone champions

Fri, Dec 7, 6 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

When it comes to taking down dams and salmon rehabilitation on the Snake River, Washington and federal politicians are staying mum, while Oregon's bolder brand of elected official is stepping out in favor of the Northwest's token fish.

Vancouver won't pay to visit Dem-happy Oregon

Wed, Nov 7, 2:21 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

In Oregon, voters elected a slate of Democrats and approved funding measures for schools and libraries, but Vancouver, WA won't budge on funding the Columbia River bridge.

Climate change: Do we hear the alarm ringing?

Mon, Nov 5, 12:01 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

A new book argues that there is little effective policy emerging. Northwest communities may fight an issue like coal trains, but politicians' climate stance is more like duck and cover.

Let's put a state income tax back on the table

Fri, Jul 13, midnight

By Dick Nelson

And let's debate that canard that our lack of an income tax is a stimulus for business.

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.