Politics Oil refiners, soft drink makers in 'Shock and Awe' initiative spending in Washington Oil refiners and soft drink makers are the big spenders on this year's ballot measures.
Causes www.seattlepi.com Vancouver commissioners deal blow to proposed oil terminal Port of Vancouver commissioners will not renew developers' lease for a big proposed oil-by-rail marine terminal along the Columbia River in Vancouver. Unless the project wins all its permits by March 31, it is likely dead.
