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Roads, traffic safety issue in Marysville council race
MARYSVILLE — Better, safer roads in Marysville are at the heart of their campaigns.
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Ferry system plans to hire dozens of workers
Washington State Ferries is looking to hire dozens of deckhands after worker shortages caused scrubbed sailings to spike…
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State puts brakes on plans for Grays Harbor oil terminals
SEATTLE — State officials said Wednesday they are revoking permits for two planned oil train terminals in southwest…
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Land transfer to transform Mukilteo tank farm’s future
MUKILTEO — The future appears to be finally taking shape for a half mile of Mukilteo coastline that…
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Toyota updates its Tundra pickup
In the full-size pickup territory densely populated by the Detroit Three, Toyota seeks higher ground with a redesigned…
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With A350, Airbus breaks Boeings lock on Japan
TOKYO — Airbus secured its first-ever order from Japan Airlines on Monday in a deal that undermines Boeing’s…
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Ports prepare for Panamax ships
MIAMI — Expansion of the Panama Canal was a big topic as hundreds of maritime executives from around…
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Execs discuss the state of aerospace
The Governor’s Aerospace Summit opened Tuesday at Comcast Arena in Everett and continues Wednesday, with the governor himself…
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Companies promise to be open in oil terminal process
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The companies planning a $110 million terminal at the Port of Vancouver to handle trains…
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Sounder to pull cars from north line, send them south
EVERETT — Sound Transit is pulling coaches off some Sounder North commuter trains starting today to expand service…
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Boeing workmanship blamed for 2011 tear in 737’s roof
SEATTLE — A National Transportation Safety Board report blames shoddy workmanship for a tear in the roof of…
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Coast Guard approves lower Columbia River bridge
SALEM, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday approved a new bridge carrying I-5 over the Columbia…
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Coal ship navigates the Northwest Passage
TORONTO — A Danish-owned coal-laden cargo ship has sailed through the Northwest Passage for the first time and…
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2-foot sag in pavement closes Wisconsin bridge
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A highway bridge closed after a concrete support pier settled by about 2 feet…
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Kids take to the air for free at Arlington Airport event
ARLINGTON — Free airplane rides for kids are a mainstay at the annual Arlington Airport Appreciation Day.
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2013 Honda Civic Hybrid looks good, but won’t turn heads
Half a year ago, the nifty 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe received favorable evaluation on this blog. Here’s…
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California adopts rules for rideshare firms
SAN FRANCISCO — Web-based ride-hailing companies will have to make sure drivers undergo training and criminal background checks…
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Tolling proposed for freeway system
WASHINGTON — With large portions of the 46,000-mile Interstate Highway System wearing out and needing replacement, but with…
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Close calls in U.S. skies increase, FAA says
WASHINGTON — Documented close calls between aircraft in U.S. skies shot upward last year as the government switched…
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Pimp my (small, eco-friendly) ride
When Craig Hoi Pong darts around in his car, fellow motorists stop and stare.