Business
WTO deal on shipping rules seen aiding Boeing
WASHINGTON — Before a product can be imported into the U.S., a shipper must satisfy regulations of at…
Local News
County Council OKs purchase of rail corridor
A plan to link tourist trains, bike and foot traffic through the city of Snohomish took a step…
Business
Full steam ahead for Whidbey shipyard
FREELAND — The Nichols Brothers Boat Builders shipyard buzzes with work these days.
Local News
China seeking to export apples to U.S.
SPOKANE — China has its sights set on exporting its fruit to the United States. And that’s OK…
Life
Phone apps, websites save hassle at the airport
Like many air travelers, Caitlin Ariens used to play it safe when she flew. She’d arrive at the…
Local News
BNSF backtracks on benefits for same-sex spouses
SEATTLE — The nation’s largest freight rail carriers announced Wednesday they will provide health care benefits to the…
Local News
Court refuses 2nd ferry for Lake Chelan town
SPOKANE — A federal appeals court has rejected efforts to operate a private ferry on Lake Chelan to…
Business
Better ride, quieter cabin in 2014 Kia Soul
The Kia Soul has its share of detractors whose opinions are based entirely on the car’s eccentric appearance.…
Business
Southwest boosting fee for pets that fly
DALLA — It’ll soon cost more to bring your pet with you when you fly on Southwest Airlines.
Local News
Vancouver company to get coal barge contract
PENDLETON, Ore. — A company that plans to ship coal down the Columbia River has signed a letter…
Local News
Lobbyist wants tight focus on coal terminal study
SEATTLE — A former Washington state attorney general who is now lobbying for Montana and North Dakota has…
Business
UPS increasing rates by 4.9 percent in 2014
ATLANTA — UPS said it is increasing its rates by an average of 4.9 percent next year.
Local News
State lawmakers negotiating on transportation package
OLYMPIA — As lawmakers continue to work on reaching an agreement on a transportation package, a Senate panel…
Local News
Agreement on King County Metro bus contract
SEATTLE — King County Executive Dow Constantine and the head of the union for Metro bus drivers announced…
Local News
Montana, N.D. officials urge limits on coal review
BILLINGS, Mont. — The attorneys general of Montana and North Dakota are pushing for limits on the upcoming…
Local News
Keystone foes try to thwart oil exports by rail
WASHINGTON — Environmentalists opposing the Keystone XL pipeline are expanding their fight against imports of Canadian heavy crude…
Business
Feds to require seat belts on large buses
WASHINGTON — New tour buses and buses that provide service between cities must be equipped with seat belts…
Local News
Police investigate death of young man struck by train
SMOKEY POINT — Marysville police were trying to learn how a young man came to be fatally struck…
Business
AAA sees decline in Thanksgiving travel
Even $3 a gallon gas likely won’t be enough to get more motorists on the road for Thanksgiving…