Proposal could let cities back out of Sound Transit deal -- and car-tab sticker shock
TACOMA, Wash. -- Call it Brexit for Sound Transit.You've seen the sticker shock -- and if you haven't, it'll be hitting your mailbox soon enough."They didn't tell voters the true story about this car tab tax," said state Sen.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Call it Brexit for Sound Transit.You've seen the sticker shock -- and if you haven't, it'll be hitting your mailbox soon enough."They didn't tell voters the true story about this car tab tax," said state Sen.
State Senate committee launches investigation into ST3
KENT, Wash. – Sound Transit officials were questioned Tuesday by state lawmakers over allegations the agency duped legislators over the details of ST3.The Senate Law and Justice Committee were investigating whether the regional transit agency mislead lawmakers and voters before they approved nearly $54 billion in new revenue, much of that in the form of higher car-tab fees.Some state legislators called the hearings political grandstanding, but on Tuesday the state Senate Law and Justice Committee launched its own investigation.
KENT, Wash. – Sound Transit officials were questioned Tuesday by state lawmakers over allegations the agency duped legislators over the details of ST3.The Senate Law and Justice Committee were investigating whether the regional transit agency mislead lawmakers and voters before they approved nearly $54 billion in new revenue, much of that in the form of higher car-tab fees.Some state legislators called the hearings political grandstanding, but on Tuesday the state Senate Law and Justice Committee launched its own investigation.
Sound Transit says $30 car tab measure would jeopardize light rail expansion
TACOMA, Wash. -- Efforts to lower car tabs may have stalled in the Legislature but now an aggressive ballot initiative is underway to cut tab fees.In Pierce County, the number of signatures kept growing on Wednesday.Tim Eyman is back at it -- his push for $30 car tabs isn’t new.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Efforts to lower car tabs may have stalled in the Legislature but now an aggressive ballot initiative is underway to cut tab fees.In Pierce County, the number of signatures kept growing on Wednesday.Tim Eyman is back at it -- his push for $30 car tabs isn’t new.
With apparent failure of Prop 1, are King County voters 'tax fatigued?'
SEATTLE -- Are King County residents experiencing"tax fatigue?"Voters in King County appear to have said no this week to a 0.1 percent sales tax that would have given money to the arts and sciences.
SEATTLE -- Are King County residents experiencing"tax fatigue?"Voters in King County appear to have said no this week to a 0.1 percent sales tax that would have given money to the arts and sciences.
Paine Field getting $12M grant to relocate taxiway
EVERETT, Wash. -- Paine Field in Everett is receiving a $12 million federal infrastructure grant.The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday the money will be used to relocate part of a taxiway to improve safety.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Paine Field in Everett is receiving a $12 million federal infrastructure grant.The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday the money will be used to relocate part of a taxiway to improve safety.
City of Mukilteo loses legal battle to ground commercial flights from Paine Field
MUKILTEO, Wash. -- In a little over a year, you will have two airports to choose from if you want to fly in and out of the Seattle area.
MUKILTEO, Wash. -- In a little over a year, you will have two airports to choose from if you want to fly in and out of the Seattle area.
Would you vote for $30 car tab fees?
The cost of car tabs has been a big story this year. The higher registration costs were approved by voters in November, with the passing of Sound Transit 3.
The cost of car tabs has been a big story this year. The higher registration costs were approved by voters in November, with the passing of Sound Transit 3.
Eyman announces initiative proposal for $30 tabs to 'stick it to Sound Transit'
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Even as he battles a $2.1 million lawsuit from the state alleging that he pocketed money from donors, Tim Eyman on Tuesday announced a new initiative to bring back $30 car tabs and “stick it to Sound Transit.”Eyman came to prominence in Washington when he spearheaded Initiative 695 in 1999, which required voter approval of tax increases and held tabs at $30.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Even as he battles a $2.1 million lawsuit from the state alleging that he pocketed money from donors, Tim Eyman on Tuesday announced a new initiative to bring back $30 car tabs and “stick it to Sound Transit.”Eyman came to prominence in Washington when he spearheaded Initiative 695 in 1999, which required voter approval of tax increases and held tabs at $30.
Groundbreaking ceremony at Paine Field for new passenger terminal; Alaska Airlines vows 9 daily flights
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at Everett's Paine Field for a new passenger terminal that promises to make commercial flights easier for Puget Sound residents who live north of Seattle.
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at Everett's Paine Field for a new passenger terminal that promises to make commercial flights easier for Puget Sound residents who live north of Seattle.
Alaska Airlines to offer daily flights from Everett's Paine Field
Air travel will get a lot easier for flyers living in Snohomish County and North King County. Alaska Airlines announced nine daily flights from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport beginning next year.
Air travel will get a lot easier for flyers living in Snohomish County and North King County. Alaska Airlines announced nine daily flights from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport beginning next year.
Light rail across I-90 floating bridge will be first of its kind; closures of HOV lanes start June 3
Sound Transit’s $3.7 billion project connecting light rail to the Eastside over the I-90 bridge gets started June 1.
Sound Transit’s $3.7 billion project connecting light rail to the Eastside over the I-90 bridge gets started June 1.
State Senate passes, sends House a bill to cut car-tab taxes, change vehicle valuation system
By a 25-20 vote, the state Senate on Tuesday passed and sent the House a bill that would cut car-tab taxes for those paying the Sound Transit fees and tie car valuations to "true market value," the Senate Majority Coalition said.
By a 25-20 vote, the state Senate on Tuesday passed and sent the House a bill that would cut car-tab taxes for those paying the Sound Transit fees and tie car valuations to "true market value," the Senate Majority Coalition said.
Sound Transit 3: Could we see a do-over vote?
We are taking a look at the buyer’s remorse surrounding Sound Transit 3, the $54 billion ballot measure to expand light rail and other mass transit in the region.
We are taking a look at the buyer’s remorse surrounding Sound Transit 3, the $54 billion ballot measure to expand light rail and other mass transit in the region.
United’s latest headache is a 3-foot-long dead rabbit
It cites U.S. Department of Transportation data that shows 35 animals died in the course of air transport in 2015. Of those, United was responsible for the most of any US airline: 14.
It cites U.S. Department of Transportation data that shows 35 animals died in the course of air transport in 2015. Of those, United was responsible for the most of any US airline: 14.
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.
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.
United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers
CHICAGO — United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.The change comes after a passenger, Dr.
CHICAGO — United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.The change comes after a passenger, Dr.
Couple booted from United flight in Houston
A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.
A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.
What are your rights as an airline passenger?
SEATTLE, Wash. -- As workplaces and watercoolers still buzz with talk about the United Express flight passenger dragged off the plane Sunday night, one question pops up again and again:What are your rights as a passenger on an airline?First, know a paying customer can legally be kicked off a flight.
SEATTLE, Wash. -- As workplaces and watercoolers still buzz with talk about the United Express flight passenger dragged off the plane Sunday night, one question pops up again and again:What are your rights as a passenger on an airline?First, know a paying customer can legally be kicked off a flight.
Lawyer says man dragged off plane has concussion, lost teeth
A passenger dragged from a United Express flight suffered a "significant" concussion and broken nose, and he lost two front teeth, one of his lawyers said Thursday.
A passenger dragged from a United Express flight suffered a "significant" concussion and broken nose, and he lost two front teeth, one of his lawyers said Thursday.
CHICAGO -- Dr.