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Nissan Murano features futuristic new body style

You won’t recognize the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano crossover SUV as a Murano, because it looks so different…

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Solution sought for congestion caused by trains in Edmonds

EDMONDS — The city and the Port of Edmonds are poised to spend $125,000 to show state lawmakers…

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Wyoming Legislature supports coal port bonds, eyes Washington ports

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming is prepared to up the stakes in its high-dollar push to override local opposition…

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Illinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars

GALENA, Ill. — The rail cars that split open and burst into flames during a western Illinois oil…

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Mukilteo mayor: Give county earful about airport

MUKILTEO — Mayor Jennifer Gregerson is asking residents here to voice their opposition to commercial air service at…

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Oil train derails, burns near Illinois city

GALENA, Ill. — A freight train loaded with crude oil derailed in northern Illinois, bursting into flames and…

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Repaired ferry ready for sea tests

SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries says the ferry Tacoma is ready to begin sea tests after crews repaired…

Life

Canceled Antarctica cruise leaves her in the cold

Q: It’s been a goal of mine to travel to all seven continents. Antarctica is no easy feat,…

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Lynnwood plans to widen busy 196th Street

LYNNWOOD — One of south Snohomish County’s critical east-west routes is set for a transformation in the next…

Opinion

Work ahead yet for legislators

Nobody said the road to compromise was going to be straight and smooth.

Business

Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan introduce new concept cars

The Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place convention center, held this year on Feb. 14-22, is the biggest…

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County Council takes key step toward commercial flights at Paine Field

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on Monday approved a lease option that could open the door to…

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State Senate passes $15 billion transportation package

OLYMPIA — The Senate on Monday approved a $15 billion transportation revenue package that includes an incremental gas…

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Would passenger flights succeed at Paine Field? Only one way to know

EVERETT — Getting between Everett and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be an hours-long slog. But convenience alone may…

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No more dawdling: A decision on Paine Field flights is needed

A sermon I heard at church Sunday was shaped around “Groundhog Day.” You know the movie, with TV…

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Obama talks oil-train safety in Oregon TV interview

PORTLAND, Ore. — President Barack Obama said the federal government plans to strengthen regulations regarding oil train safety.

Opinion

Let Export-Import do its work

Once Congress is through with its latest game of chicken, which threatens to shut down the Department of…

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Transportation bill yet to win over Monroe, Oak Harbor lawmakers

Any day now the state Senate will be voting on a plan to raise the gas tax and…

Business

Southwest grounding 128 planes over missed inspections

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Inc. says it has grounded 128 planes after failing to inspect backup hydraulic systems…

Business

Labor dispute: Delayed cargo ships only downside at Everett port

EVERETT — The labor dispute that clogged major West Coast ports barely affected the Port of Everett, which…