The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Chelan County issues its "Code of the West," warning emigres from urban areas on what to expect of rural living.

Seattle's 14-mile monorail measure barely passes. The city will become the first in North America to look to a large-scale monorail to solve its traffic problems.

As Seattle embarkes on construction of its Alaskan Way Viaduct, the city can learn from the mistakes of Boston's Big Dig.

A monorail through the heart of Seattle would have a dramatic impact on the architectural and cultural fabric of the city.

If transit ballot measures pass, Seattle-area residents will have to pay the price.

The Seattle monorail could become a "powerful icon" for the city.

Scientists find that the Northwest's Douglas firs are susceptible to a spreading disease.

Combined factors will tend to increase underbrush and fuel load.

A transportation activist argues that tolls should be used "where they work."

Case in Klickitat County highlights disputes between trail users and state versus local property owners

Economics professor Chris Weber suggests that charging tolls can alleviate transportation problems.

Seattle looks to expand upon it's sucessful two-stop monorail. How effective will it be?

The Seattle region is ranked the fifth-worst for traffic congestion.

More and more small farmers are turning their farms into tourist attractions in order to keep their land, following a nationwide trend.

Seattle monorail planners have tentatively adopted a $1.23 billion plan to expand the monorail from one to 14 miles.

A government report concludes that King County has sufficient land to support growth for 20 years. Developers disagree.

Supporters of building a freeway-based monorail along I-5 in Seattle, WA, are aggressively promoting the propoal.

Joel Connelly writes about urban sprawl and transit issues in the Pacific Northwest.

Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct -- a vital commuter link for countless Puget Sound-area residents -- will be one of the most expensive and disruptive road projects in state history.

Federal Way, WA, has hired a $90,000 consultant to help create a "brand" identity for the city.