Jim Kershner | The Seattle Times

February 2, 2020 at 7:00 am

The Backstory: Seattle’s transit story is a twisted tale of politics, mistakes and determination

“TRANSIT: THE STORY of Public Transportation in the Puget Sound Region” has a deceptively simple narrative arc: The region built a vast rail transit system,...

Pacific NW Magazine

February 2, 2020 at 7:00 am

The end of Seattle’s streetcars was the beginning of the city’s uncertain transit future VIEW

This is an edited excerpt from the new book "Transit: The Story of Public Transportation in the Puget Sound Region" by Jim Kershner.

June 30, 2010 at 10:50 pm

‘Badassdom’ set to film in Spokane

North by Northwest will begin horror/comedy project this month.

April 4, 2009 at 12:20 pm

After 96 years, a message in a bottle received

A message left in a bottle in 1913 shows up in the Spokane River.

Local News

November 7, 2008 at 12:00 am

Spokane museum to close historic mansion after funding is cut

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane is closing its historic Campbell House and laying off staff after state funding is cut.

November 2, 2008 at 12:00 am

Exploring Washington’s northeast corner

Get close to wildlife even while playing a round of golf in Northeastern Washington.