Politics David Brooks in Yakima: 'I'm in favor of death panels' The conservative columnist declines to chide a conservative audience. by Harris Meyer / September 17, 2009
Politics A popular Oregon governor hopes for an encore John Kitzhaber: back in the governor game by Floyd McKay / September 3, 2009
Home, sweet medical home A new model for medical care, emphasizing the primary care doctor as leader of a medical-home team, is proving its worth at Group Health. The idea is now spreading to other Seattle-area practices, as... by Harris Meyer / September 2, 2009
Culture Serene stone sculpture from a violent country Sculptors Patrick Sephani and Passmore Mupindiko by Floyd McKay / August 23, 2009
Politics Why do people like Medicare and fear health care reform? A reporter talks to protesters at a Yakima rally and discovers profound disconnects between beliefs and behavior by Harris Meyer / August 17, 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
Culture Storing up treasure Some kind words for the late Reverend Ike, who raised up his radio listeners by speeding up the arrival of the Promised Land by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / August 5, 2009
Environment Newport's rendezvous with NOAA Jane Lubchenco, NOAA's new head and new heroine of Newport by Floyd McKay / August 4, 2009
Culture A tasty dash through Northwest wine country Benson Vineyards, in the new Lake Chelan wine district by Harris Meyer / July 30, 2009