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The Daily Troll: NBA kills Seattle. Again. A loo to love in Pioneer Square? Good news from the north for coal port supporters.

Wed, May 15, 4:12 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Navy, state protect Hood Canal tidelands.

An impressive first: Oregon Symphony plays Seattle

Fri, May 10, 5:01 a.m.

By David Brewster

It took 117 years for the fine orchestra in Portland to make it to Seattle. What does this tell us about the state of our orchestras and what works to keep them vital?

What's really 'mai' (new): An authentic Thai restaurant in Seattle

Mon, Apr 22, 5 a.m.

By Hugo Kugiya

A Phinney Ridge restaurant serves the kind of food you'd find in Thailand. With too few immigrants to provide the clientele, the most obvious target market may be hipsters. And anyone willing to live a little.

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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.

Political games are devastating sustainable commercial fishing

Thu, Jan 31, 1 a.m.

By Pete Knutson

Guest Opinion: The state's current Fish and Wildlife Commission creates a wide-open playing field for sports fishing interests to have their way to the detriment of consumers and small family fishing operations alike.

Northwest cooking: The chefs' books you want

Fri, Dec 21, 12:01 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

When the holidays come, regional cooking books have uses as gifts for others. Or just for use at home. Tom Douglas, Leslie Mackey (of Macrina), and others deliver the written goods.

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BoltBus: Cheap fares, free WiFi, occasional fire

Fri, Nov 9, 6 a.m.

By Sue Frause

If all goes according to plan, BoltBus can take you to Vancouver for just $1. Murphy's Law though, still applies.

Portland's rather flawed election

Thu, Oct 18, 12:12 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

Portlanders are stuck between a rock and a hard place with their mayoral choices this year.

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Seattle Weekender: Sounders FC and exiled Russian opulence

Thu, Oct 4, 11:43 a.m.

By Quin Benzel

Crosscut's guide to a culturally enriching weekend in the city. Or at least some fun.

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Cities gear up for bikes

Sun, Jun 3, midnight

By Jay Walljasper

A survey of what many American cities are doing to make urban biking safer and more attractive. Motorists and businesses complain at first but are adjusting quickly.

Portland mayor battle will be hottest in years

Wed, May 16, 2:05 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

The primary results have set up a faceoff between experience and barely restrained energy. Losing out: the sustainability candidate. Oh, Portlandia, how could you?

Midday Scan Tuesday: A city with police troubles? Portland

Tue, May 15, 2:38 p.m.

By Pete Jackson

Oh, were you thinking Seattle? Snohomish County might build another dam, of the mini variety. Dave Reichert faces some surprising poll numbers.

Mayor of 'Portlandia': the real-life fight

Mon, May 7, midnight

By Floyd McKay

Things didn't go so well with Sam Adams after voters picked him 4 years ago. Now, 3 contenders are battling to emerge from a large primary pack of would-be mayors.

Meet the megapolitans and their need for rail, collaboration

Sun, Apr 8, 5 a.m.

By Robert Lang and Christina Nichols

A myth holds that America is a land of wide-open spaces. In fact, much of the population is densely concentrated huge urban areas. And, yes, busting another myth, the density could support high-speed rail service.