Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Opinion How Northwest hotelier Gordon Sondland went from UW dropout to central witness in the impeachment inquiry “His mandate from the president was to go make deals." by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2019
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Politics The strange new world of the 1st Congressional District Members of Congress are meeting at the capitol building in D.C. this week, to debate payroll taxes. by Floyd McKay / April 16, 2012
Environment Coal port advocates narrow the range of environmental impacts The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / March 20, 2012
Environment Coal fight takes lead role in Bellingham, Whatcom elections Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest. by Floyd McKay / October 24, 2011
Politics Ruling on trooper's death: more suspense in unprecedented case Ronda Reynolds by Floyd McKay / October 21, 2011
How Umatilla chemical weapons changed NW history In 1973, Oregon Gov. Tom McCall read by candlelight to dramatize his concern about the energy crisis. by Floyd McKay / October 13, 2011
Politics Can 'Occupy' protests galvanize Obama? Tea Party protesters marching in Philadelphia in 2009. by Floyd McKay / October 12, 2011