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
Politics Bellingham coal port plan trips over new objections The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Floyd McKay / October 4, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely uncuts growth management Shipping coal to Asia has become a major business in Canada. by Floyd McKay / January 7, 2011
Politics Jon Stewart has an edge over Murrow and Cronkite Jon Stewart by Floyd McKay / December 27, 2010
Politics Portland: Trying to catch up on school construction Carole Smith, superintendent of Portland Public Schools. by Floyd McKay / December 14, 2010
Culture In Vancouver, check out the Festival of Lights VanDusen Botanical Garden holds one of the region's most spectacular holiday lighting shows, and it run through Jan. 3. by Floyd McKay / December 11, 2010
Politics Northwest may never see another Republican like Hatfield Mark Hatfield as governor of Oregon. by Floyd McKay / August 8, 2011
Environment Everett-Vancouver: a railroad bottleneck if coal trains increase An Amtrak train arrives in Bellingham (2008). by Floyd McKay / July 27, 2011