Opinion
Oil train inspectors needed
Think the concerns about the dangers of more and more oil trains crossing the country and our state…
Opinion
Now is the time to spend on infrastructure
To understand why the centerpiece initiative of President Obama’s budget makes so much sense, imagine that U.S. corporations…
Business
Why the gas tax isn’t keeping pace with state’s needs
Lawmakers will soon be debating a new transportation package.
Local News
Officials meet to address safety after aviation calamities
WASHINGTON — Government and aviation industry officials from dozens of countries are meeting in Montreal this week to…
Local News
Motorcyclists most likely to lose control
NEW YORK - Motorcyclists may be their own worst enemy on the road.
Opinion
Setting goals for prosperity
Before they get too much deeper into the session, state legislators would do themselves and their constituents a…
Opinion
Transportation planning crucial to meet county growth
The Snohomish County Council has begun its work on adopting a new Comprehensive Plan. This plan is updated…
Local News
Gas taxes don’t cover upkeep for roads
WASHINGTON — Understanding the traffic congestion that smothers most major U.S. cities is a simple numbers game: Since…
Local News
Oregon Legislature’s transportation debate heats up
SALEM, Ore. — Legislative Republicans are threatening to block a proposed transportation package if Democrats move forward with…
Business
Employers: Agreement on key issue in port labor dispute
LOS ANGELES — Negotiators working on a new contract for dockworkers at West Coast seaports, which handle about…
Local News
Inslee to area lawmakers: Step up for transportation package
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t backing away from his decision to fund just two new projects in…
Local News
State reverses course, will replace free coffee signs at rest stops
OLYMPIA — Signs alerting drivers to the availability of free coffee are returning to rest areas on I-5…
Opinion
Getting officials on same path
If Snohomish County is going to see more than $81.8 million in projects as the Legislature hammers out…
Business
UPS takes holiday hit, cuts outlook
NEW YORK — UPS spent heavily to avoid last year’s debacle over the holidays, when an unexpected crush…
Local News
Inslee says county’s own lawmakers to blame for lack of roads funding
ARLINGTON — Gov. Jay Inslee didn’t come to Arlington on Wednesday to apologize for giving Snohomish County short…
Local News
Rail terminal project comment deadline extended
EVERETT — The city of Everett has extended the comment deadline for a proposed rail terminal project by…
Opinion
Road help for mid-sized cities
You can forgive Mountlake Terrace, Arlington, Monroe and Snohomish County’s other mid-sized cities, those with populations between 10,000…
Local News
Lynnwood Transportation Board to discuss options Tuesday
The Lynnwood Transportation Benefit District board plans to discuss its options at a meeting Tuesday.
Local News
Railroad loop proposed on Everett’s Smith Island
EVERETT — A group of businesses including Cedar Grove Composting are proposing to build a short line rail…
Local News
Pierce County launches study of ferry system
TACOMA — Pierce County is hoping to balance island needs with taxpayer burdens after conducting a new study…