Politics
Washington vs. Oregon: Who's more uptight?
A new study shows how cultural and political attitudes are state specific - and shaped by nature.
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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Environment
Rail traffic and climate change part of Gateway Pacific enviro review
Whatcom County and the state's ecology department added the two controversial questions to the proposed coal terminal's environmental impact study.
Tech
Meet 'The Funnel': Will farmers, businesses suffer from more coal and oil trains?
A study for community organizations warns that more rail traffic could be bad for the economy.
Politics
Longview coal port gets part of what it wants
Both sides claim victory as Washington and Oregon act on two coal port proposals.
Environment
Coal and oil: A mix to fuel NW fears
The Obama administration's position is a mystery for those worried about Washington state becoming an energy pipeline to Asia.