Politics
Industries gear up for the epic fight over NW coal ports
The regulatory agencies are laying down legal ground rules for a long, well-funded, high-stakes battle over coal exports to China. Here's a pre-game rundown.
Floyd McKay
Floyd J. McKay, professor of journalism emeritus at Western Washington University, was a print and broadcast journalist in Oregon for three decades. He is also a historian and his new book, "Reporting
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Politics
Odd bedfellows: Sen. Ron Wyden and Paul Ryan
The Oregon Democrat, known for such cross-aisle gestures, worked with Rep. Ryan on a Medicare reform proposal that died. Here's the context for this stillborn compromise.
Politics
Seattle, state's rail growth faces mud on the tracks
With mudslide season approaching, officials are looking at what could be done to minimize disruptions. Does BNSF really have to halt passenger service for days after a slide?
Culture
How we clicked quality journalism off our TV screens
It took a long time, and a lot of help from dumb-it-down consultants, but a 1950s invention played a big role in removing the most serious journalism from local television.
Elections
Portland mayor battle will be hottest in years
The primary results have set up a faceoff between experience and barely restrained energy. Losing out: the sustainability candidate. Oh, Portlandia, how could you?