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BSNF fined $71K after state removes suspension of $40K
OLYMPIA — Washington state regulators have fined BNSF Railway $71,700 for tardy reporting of crude oil leaks and…
Local News
Sound Transit considers options for 2016 light rail measure
SEATTLE — A second downtown light-rail tunnel could be the centerpiece of a possible 25-year, $27 billion Sound…
Local News
Delhi limits drivers to alternate days to curb pollution
NEW DELHI - The Delhi government announced a plan Friday to curb its choking pollution levels, among the…
Business
GM diesel pickups win mileage crown
There hasn’t been much good news in the diesel automotive market lately, though General Motors looks to change…
Local News
Congress approves 5-year transportation bill
WASHINGTON — After years of stymied efforts to address the nation’s aging and congested highways and transit systems,…
Local News
Washington State Ferries recruiting new employees
SEATTLE — Even 30-year sea captains can get a little sweaty.
Local News
Congress finally agrees on highway funding
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate have reached agreement on a 5-year, $281 billion transportation bill that would…
Business
Volvo Trucks to lay off 734 workers at its Virginia plant
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks will lay off 734 production workers at its plant in southwest Virginia due…
Business
Rudder problem, pilot action blamed for Airbus A320 crash
A rudder control system problem that had occurred 23 times in the previous 12 months coupled with the…
Local News
Pedestrian struck, killed by light-rail train in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a light-rail train in southeast Portland.
Local News
Community Transit to expand Snohomish County routes in March
EVERETT — Community Transit will expand services in Snohomish County starting March 13. The service additions are made…
Business
Other cars block electric charging stations
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Siudzinski travels around town just fine in his six electric vehicles. He can…
Business
How Toyota uses NASCAR to sway loyal U.S. car buyers
One year into its NASCAR Sprint Cup experiment, Toyota took new driver Kyle Busch on a tour of…
Local News
Lynnwood receives $5 million to widen 196th Street
LYNNWOOD — The plan to widen 196th Street SW in Lynnwood just got a boost.
Business
Popular Ford Escape gets a technology-rich update
None of us can believe 2015 is almost over already, so I’m a little sheepish about mentioning something…
Local News
Shippers still harbor hopes for Port of Portland service
SALEM, Ore. — Severely diminished container service at the Port of Portland hasn’t yet irreversibly changed shipping strategies,…
Local News
State shaping new rules to guide oil transport
OLYMPIA — State regulators are working on new rules that will guide the transportation of crude oil across…
Opinion
BNSF takes accident prevention, preparation seriously
Freight rail is the backbone of the Northwest economy, and for well over a century, Burlington Northern Santa…
Business
UAW workers at Ford’s Chicago factory reject national deal
CHICAGO — Union workers at Ford’s assembly plant on the far South Side of Chicago have emphatically voted…