Environment Epic Northwest battle: Defining how big a deal coal ports are In Bellingham, retired railway conductor Don Frenzel addresses an environmental scoping panel, from left: Randel Perry, Tyler Schroeder, Alice Kelly. by Floyd McKay / November 11, 2012
Politics Vancouver won't pay to visit Dem-happy Oregon A concept graphic of the planned Columbia River Crossing. by Floyd McKay / November 7, 2012
Politics NW coal port traffic raises worry about huge marine spill The Northwest could increase the traffic from Capesize ships, the world's largest, from coal and bitumen exports. This graphic shows a Capesize ship in relation of the largest class of Washington... by Floyd McKay / October 23, 2012
Culture How we clicked quality journalism off our TV screens The remote control made life easier for couch potatoes and changed TV news. by Floyd McKay / May 24, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Republican brains, Northwest beer, and museums get queer A happy attendee of the 2011 Seattle Beer Week kick-off event at Maritime Pacific Brewing Co. by Alison Sargent / May 10, 2012
Environment Bellingham park faces big changes from coal-train traffic Boulevard Park in Bellingham by Floyd McKay / May 7, 2012
Environment Coal exports could block passenger-rail expansion A train runs along Bellingham Bay by Floyd McKay / May 7, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Edible plants, Seattle reads a 9/11 novel, y Cinco de Mayo Dancers at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Washington DC by Alison Sargent / May 4, 2012