Stories for Aug. 6, 2009

Historic landmark vs. the EPA

Thu, Aug 6, 4:30 p.m.

By Knute Berger

Recent Northwest examples of the government failing to follow its own rules on protecting heritage.

Take away the incentives for too many c-sections

Thu, Aug 6, 6:53 a.m.

By Carolyn McConnell

The state performs 11,000 unneeded caesarean births each year, in part because of insurance incentives. A measure passed by the last Legislature could help change the pattern.

Why we should stick to our consensus for a deep bore tunnel

Thu, Aug 6, 6 a.m.

By John Odland

Key is the economic context, argues a member of the Viaduct stakeholders' committee. Boring an inshore tunnel keeps the Viaduct in place during construction, avoiding years of traffic congestion.