Extensive environmental hearings are about to get underway, reviewing the proposed coal port and its impacts. The tribes further complicate the chances for the port facility.
The county council has backed the idea of the Obama administration designating parts of the islands for protection. But that's not the end of the story for those worried about more tourism or more regulation.
Sprig Health, an Oregon-based online health care website, has jumped into the Seattle area. But when Obamacare starts in 2014, how well will their model blend with Affordable Care?