Politics Legislators counter Gregoire's ferry plan with one of their own Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / January 24, 2011
Tech Eastside rail line: Can suburbia deal with a freight train? A freight car sits on a spur just off the main line near downtown Bellevue. by C.B. Hall / January 19, 2011
Politics Two ways to look at the sea, and a search for objective facts Nature Conservancy ecologist Roger Fuller takes measurements in the estuary of the Stillaguamish River. by C.B. Hall / January 5, 2011
Politics High-speed rail funds are still hung up, as Congress tightens its belt Advocates of the rail program are still waiting for promised federal funds, and they worry that a newly conservative Congress will cut the payouts. by C.B. Hall / January 4, 2011
Politics More federal rail money for state, and what about some train-building jobs? Wisconsin was one of the states to reject high-speed rail money, helping Washington state to a new chunk of federal help. Now, some hope train-building jobs headed to Wisconsin might come here, too. by C.B. Hall / December 9, 2010
Equity New ordinance protects Seattle whistleblowers Seattle's new ordinance makes reporting workplace violations easier and safer. by Hanna Brooks Olsen / February 17, 2014
Feds' stimulus for high-speed rail is low-speed The tracks at Seattle's King Street Station are to be improved with federal funds for high-speed rail. by C.B. Hall / July 6, 2010
Culture Canada relents on cash demands for late Amtrak run from Seattle A decision by the Canadian government not only preserves the existing second daily train but also opens the possibility of a third train. by C.B. Hall / August 16, 2011
Around state, transit systems are facing bad scenarios A Whatcom Transit Authority bus rolls through Bellingham (2007). by C.B. Hall / November 4, 2010
Politics Electric motoring: What's down NW roads? No one has used the Lopez Island electric-vehicle charger since it was installed in June. by C.B. Hall / October 24, 2010