Environment
Bellingham coal port: One financial giant exits, another enters
A Mexican business magnate puts 'substantial new capital' into the ownership group behind the proposal.
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
Coal ports: Trains' dust problems swept up?
A federal board's ruling on coal dust could end helping backers of proposals to export coal through Pacific Northwest ports.
Equity
Thanksgiving: Is there still a place at the table for the Middle Class?
Finally, a few voices are being raised in support of Social Security, Medicare and hardworking Americans. And Sen. Patty Murray has a big role on the budget.
Environment
Brighter outlook but no assurances for progressives in the coal port war
Whatcom County voting swung toward environmentalists but coal supporters and opponents have lots of battles ahead.
Politics
More money pours into Whatcom election coal fight
Coming down to the wire, spending on contests for the Whatcom County Council are approaching $1 million.