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Gov’t safety head: Total Takata recall won’t make cars safer
DETROIT — The nation’s top auto safety regulator says an immediate recall of all Takata air bags wouldn’t…
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Trading in your car? Check renewal dates to avoid added costs
Thinking about buying or leasing a new (or new-to-you) car? You might want to check the renewal date…
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GMC Sierra Denali is the executive suite of trucks
Except maybe for guys trying to prove something, people buy a pickup because it’s a necessity. When there’s…
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Low gas prices spark light truck sales
Americans bought a record 17.47 million vehicles in 2015, surging past the old record of 17.35 million set…
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Newest Washington ferry has a hole below waterline
SEATTLE — The state’s newest ferry boat has a quarter-sized hole about 10 feet below the waterline.
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Report: Rail hazmat safety violations should be prosecuted
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are failing to refer serious safety violations involving freight rail shipments of crude oil…
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Arizona boy taken off plane in Washington over allergies
SEATTLE — An Arizona boy who was taken off a plane after having an allergic reaction to dogs…
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Giant container ship headed to Seattle
SEATTLE — One of the biggest ships to ever enter American waters is set to arrive in Seattle…
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Community Transit timetable changes coming
EVERETT — Community Transit route changes are scheduled to take effect March 27. These changes include 15 new…
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Family says it was removed from flight over boy’s allergies
SEATTLE — An Arizona family is now home after they were removed from a plane in Bellingham, Washington,…
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Target reports surge in online sales
Big-box behemoth Target saw a strong surge in online sales in the most recent quarter, the company reported…
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J.D. Power reports vehicle dependability rankings
DETROIT — General Motors and Toyota posted solid marks in the dependability of 3-year-old vehicles, but consumer frustrations…
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Weigh in on new Mukilteo ferry terminal at open house
MUKILTEO — People will have a chance Wednesday evening to see plans and give their opinions on construction…
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Longview port ends talks with oil refinery developer
LONGVIEW — Port of Longview commissioners have ended talks with the Texas-based developer of an $800 million oil…
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Amtrak to welcome small pets on Cascades trains
OLYMPIA — State officials say small dogs and cats will be able to travel with their families on…
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Bond set at $150,000 for serial stowaway arrested in Chicago
CHICAGO — A woman with a history of sneaking aboard airplanes has been arrested again at Chicago’s O’Hare…
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Cities, counties and tribes seek limits on oil and coal shipping
EVERETT — Oil train explosions might grab headlines, but there are a number of other issues surrounding the…
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Utility to install electric car charging stations in Spokane
SPOKANE — Spokane utility company Avista is preparing for a rise in popularity of electric cars by installing…
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Trucks and SUVs take spotlight at Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show, largest in the nation, opened to the public on Feb. 13 and continues through…