Environment Coal fight takes lead role in Bellingham, Whatcom elections Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest. by Floyd McKay / October 24, 2011
Politics Ruling on trooper's death: more suspense in unprecedented case Ronda Reynolds by Floyd McKay / October 21, 2011
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 How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows Farm land and suburban-style development meet in Big Lake, Washington. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 12, 2011
Politics State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations Andrea McNamara Doyle chairs the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, which recently ruled on a case involving developers' rights. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely undercuts growth management Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond: Opponents fear a major development will drastically change the area around the city. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 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