SR 99 tunnel 'safest place to be' during earthquake
SEATTLE -- The double-deck Alaskan Way Viaduct spells disaster in the event of a massive earthquake in Seattle.It's a warning that played out in real life in Oakland, Calif., 30 years ago.
SEATTLE -- The double-deck Alaskan Way Viaduct spells disaster in the event of a massive earthquake in Seattle.It's a warning that played out in real life in Oakland, Calif., 30 years ago.
Expanding transit options revealed prior to viaduct closure
SEATTLE – The first set of ramp closures on the Alaskan Way Viaduct are scheduled to begin this evening.
SEATTLE – The first set of ramp closures on the Alaskan Way Viaduct are scheduled to begin this evening.
Hundreds of new jobs coming to Paine Field
EVERETT, Wash. -- Construction is quickly finishing up at Paine Field's new passenger terminal, and that means soon hundreds of new workers will be needed."We'll be completed in the next three weeks." Propeller Airports CEO Brett Smith says.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Construction is quickly finishing up at Paine Field's new passenger terminal, and that means soon hundreds of new workers will be needed."We'll be completed in the next three weeks." Propeller Airports CEO Brett Smith says.
United Airlines is raising baggage fees, matching JetBlue
United Airlines is raising checked-bag fees for many passengers, matching a move earlier this week by JetBlue Airways.
United Airlines is raising checked-bag fees for many passengers, matching a move earlier this week by JetBlue Airways.
Everett's real estate market booming despite fears about Paine Field's growth
Hundreds of flights a day fly out of Paine Field in Everett. But soon passenger flights will begin there and that means large jets soaring over the areas around Paine Field. That has sparked some concerns from people who live there.
Hundreds of flights a day fly out of Paine Field in Everett. But soon passenger flights will begin there and that means large jets soaring over the areas around Paine Field. That has sparked some concerns from people who live there.
New passenger terminal at Paine Field 'will be very inviting'
When Paine Field was built in 1936, it was planned as a commercial passenger airport. But World War 2 changed those plans, and passenger flights were put on the backburner.
When Paine Field was built in 1936, it was planned as a commercial passenger airport. But World War 2 changed those plans, and passenger flights were put on the backburner.
Sound Transit expects contracts by fall for rail extension
The Seattle-area public transit agency is expecting to award major construction contracts by the fall to extend the light rail to northern suburban cities.
The Seattle-area public transit agency is expecting to award major construction contracts by the fall to extend the light rail to northern suburban cities.
Lawsuit seeks Sound Transit to pay back car-tab fees
SEATTLE -- A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle-area public transit agency, claiming its collection of car-tab taxes is not allowed because the 2015 law that put a public transit expansion on the ballot is unconstitutional.The lawsuit filed Tuesday by seven Seattle-area residents is seeking for Sound Transit to pay back $240 million in car-tab revenue.The lawsuit centers on how car-tab taxes are collected by the agency, which uses a system that estimates a car's value by inflating the value of newer cars, resulting in higher taxes.The lawsuit claims that the 2015 law references an outdated formula for calculating car-tab fees.Sound Transit spokesman Geoff Patrick says the agency is reviewing the suit and it's confident in the validity of the law.
SEATTLE -- A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle-area public transit agency, claiming its collection of car-tab taxes is not allowed because the 2015 law that put a public transit expansion on the ballot is unconstitutional.The lawsuit filed Tuesday by seven Seattle-area residents is seeking for Sound Transit to pay back $240 million in car-tab revenue.The lawsuit centers on how car-tab taxes are collected by the agency, which uses a system that estimates a car's value by inflating the value of newer cars, resulting in higher taxes.The lawsuit claims that the 2015 law references an outdated formula for calculating car-tab fees.Sound Transit spokesman Geoff Patrick says the agency is reviewing the suit and it's confident in the validity of the law.
Light rail of the future? Nonprofit releases ‘Seattle Subway’ map
Imagine taking a train from Renton to Woodinville. How about from Wallingford to the airport? Those trips are possible on a hypothetical system recently released by the nonprofit Seattle Subway.
Imagine taking a train from Renton to Woodinville. How about from Wallingford to the airport? Those trips are possible on a hypothetical system recently released by the nonprofit Seattle Subway.
Suburban Seattle getting rare, private US airport terminal
It's not uncommon to see brand new commercial jets flying in and out of Paine Field, just north of Seattle, defying rain and low visibility that define the region. That's because the airport with two runways has for decades served as home to Boeing assembly lines, rolling out models such as the 777 for test flights over the Pacific Ocean.
It's not uncommon to see brand new commercial jets flying in and out of Paine Field, just north of Seattle, defying rain and low visibility that define the region. That's because the airport with two runways has for decades served as home to Boeing assembly lines, rolling out models such as the 777 for test flights over the Pacific Ocean.
Firefighters in Graham campaigning door-to-door to prevent layoffs and slower response times
It’s not every day firefighters show up at your front step when you don’t have an emergency. But on Thursday, Graham firefighters went door to door personally asking for help.
It’s not every day firefighters show up at your front step when you don’t have an emergency. But on Thursday, Graham firefighters went door to door personally asking for help.
House passes measure to reduce Sound Transit car tab taxes
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The House has passed a measure that would reduce car-tab taxes for most car owners in the Puget Sound area.The Seattle Times reports that House Bill 2201 passed on a 60-37 vote Wednesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The House has passed a measure that would reduce car-tab taxes for most car owners in the Puget Sound area.The Seattle Times reports that House Bill 2201 passed on a 60-37 vote Wednesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Discover Pass fix could mean higher car tab fees
OLYMPIA -- Anyone who has spent time Washington's outdoors knows the park permitting system can be confusing.If you drive to forested land and park, which pass do you use?
OLYMPIA -- Anyone who has spent time Washington's outdoors knows the park permitting system can be confusing.If you drive to forested land and park, which pass do you use?
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.