Politics A popular Oregon governor hopes for an encore John Kitzhaber: back in the governor game by Floyd McKay / September 3, 2009
Culture Serene stone sculpture from a violent country Sculptors Patrick Sephani and Passmore Mupindiko by Floyd McKay / August 23, 2009
Politics Portland Cong. Earl Blumenauer 'stunned' by reaction to his end-of-life-counseling provision Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer, with trademark bow tie by Floyd McKay / August 13, 2009
Politics Cong. Rick Larsen confronts anger at a town hall meeting on healthcare Polls show Democratic Congressman Rick Larsen now leading Republican challenger John Koster by Floyd McKay / August 9, 2009
Environment Newport's rendezvous with NOAA Jane Lubchenco, NOAA's new head and new heroine of Newport by Floyd McKay / August 4, 2009
Small counties are close to the people The Franklin County Courthouse is in Pasco. by Floyd McKay / February 7, 2011
Culture Happiness: There's something about Northwest communities Fairhaven is a popular district in Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / January 25, 2011
Politics How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows Farm land and suburban-style development meet in Big Lake, Washington. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 12, 2011
Politics State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations Andrea McNamara Doyle chairs the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, which recently ruled on a case involving developers' rights. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely undercuts growth management Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond: Opponents fear a major development will drastically change the area around the city. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011