Opinion
State’s economy depends on federal transportation bill
In Northwest Washington, we rely on the usual ways to get ourselves to work, school and recreation: driving…
Opinion
Keep clear of railroad tracks, bridges, tunnels this summer
There is no better place to be during the summer than the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Northwest Washington.…
Local News
Oregon governor says gas tax hike for roads is dead
SALEM, Ore. — Gov. Kate Brown called an end Thursday to negotiations aimed at raising gas taxes to…
Business
Everett’s Brien Ford owner to lead statewide auto dealers group
EVERETT — The owner of Brien Ford in Everett has been named as the 2015-16 president of the…
Business
Senators riled over air bag flaws
WASHINGTON — Auto parts giant Takata ignored deadly air-bag flaws and skipped global safety checks to save money…
Business
Feds probe Jeep Wranglers; air bags may not inflate
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that a wiring problem in Jeep Wrangler steering wheels could…
Local News
Proposed $20 license fee topic of Granite Falls hearing
GRANITE FALLS — The new Granite Falls Transportation Benefit District is holding a public hearing Wednesday evening to…
Business
UAW wants health-care pool of U.S. automakers to cut costs
The leader of the United Auto Workers said the union is looking at ways to reduce health-care costs…
Business
Airline group scraps plan for smaller carry-on luggage
You probably won’t need to buy a smaller carry-on suitcase after all.
Local News
Commissioners recommend ferry fare increases this year and next
A state panel took the first step Tuesday to increase fares on Washington State Ferries this fall.
Business
Four German sedans make the grade
Well, we’re just about halfway through 2015 now. What better time to reflect on four outstanding German sedans…
Local News
Ferries recommend cars pay more of general fare increase
OLYMPIA — Washington State Ferries officials are recommending a 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles and a 1…
Opinion
How will we get around in 2035?
Those of us who’ve been around a bit can recall what the Snohomish County communities along the I-5…
Local News
New Suez Canal to be completed by Aug. 6
ISMAILIA, Egypt — Work on a parallel waterway to allow two-way traffic on Egypt’s Suez Canal will be…
Local News
Partial transportation spending package signed by governor
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a new two-year transportation budget to keep state troopers on patrol,…
Local News
Local legislators cautiously optimistic about end to second special session
Some local legislators say that they remain optimistic about an end to the second special legislative session in…
Business
EPA to regulate U.S. airliner emissions
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to regulate aircraft emissions in much the same way as power…
Local News
Lynnwood Transportation Board to discuss possible levy Wednesday
The Lynnwood Transportation Benefit District Board will meet Wednesday to discuss possible ways to pay for transportation improvements.
Local News
State: No interest in Colfax-Pullman rail line
PULLMAN — The state Department of Transportation hasn’t received any interest in using the rail line from Colfax…
Local News
Metro puts a stop to safety messages after riders complain
SEATTLE — King County Metro Transit got rid of its automated safety messages because they annoyed too many…