The Squeeze: Who watches Sound Transit?
SEATTLE -- Sound Transit is a multibillion-dollar a year mega-agency that helps millions of commuters avoid gridlock.Yet it isn’t above reproach.The recent public outcry over the car tab surge has some asking for greater scrutiny over the massive board of 18 leaders who are already elected to office elsewhere.Should a side-job really wield this much power?
Many state lawmakers want to lower car tabs, but no agreement yet on how to do it
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The countdown is on to lower high car tabs.Lawmakers have been working a lot on the issue after backlash from people angry over dramatic increases to their car tab bills.The car tab fees went up for drivers in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties after passage of ST3 -- the ballot measure voters approved last November to expand light rail in the Puget Sound region.
Developers eye Tacoma's Hilltop area, as housing market skyrockets in Pierce County
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County is leading the nation when it comes to rising rent.It’s all fueled by the hot housing market.Realtors say there are 50% less homes for sale on the market compared to two years ago.
Not just major crashes: Day-to-day bottleneck times jumping
SEATTLE – The crash on I-405 Wednesday.