Politics Port opens door for China to get U.S. coal As Northwest concerns build about global and local environmental issues in the Northwest, a small Oregon port gives its approval to exporting coal to burn in Chinese power plants. by Floyd McKay / January 26, 2012
Tech How coal trains could choke NW's economic engines A new study sees possible trouble for ports, manufacturers, and communities along rail lines. by Floyd McKay / July 11, 2012
Culture America's foolish detour into shopping malls Country Club Plaza in Kansas City: a neglected prototype. by Mark Hinshaw / April 8, 2012
Culture Pioneer Square's takeoff: Be there or be left out Smith Tower by Mark Hinshaw / December 16, 2012
Tech Seattle turns out to oppose proposed coal port Coal port detractors were the outspoken majority at Thursday evening's Seattle coal port hearing. by Floyd McKay / December 13, 2012
Politics Big energy firm still hungry after backing out of OR coal plan Coal at a Canadian terminal awaiting shipment. by Floyd McKay / May 8, 2013
Politics Coal Wars: How voters are shaping their leaders' decisions Activists gathered 40,000 signatures on an anti-coal petition to Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark by Floyd McKay / March 20, 2013
Politics Coal Wars: Port opponents make big use of access to information Supporters hoist anti-coal signs for a speaker at Friday Harbor. by Floyd McKay / March 19, 2013
Politics Coal Wars: Export backers push jobs, try to limit environmental review SSA Marine Vice President Bob Watters addresses pro-terminal crowd at Ferndale. by Floyd McKay / March 18, 2013
Tech Coming soon: Oil trains. All the risk, fewer regulations Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. by Floyd McKay / July 24, 2013