United CEO issues new apology for passenger dragged off flight
The CEO of United Airlines has issued a stronger apology about a passenger who was dragged off a United Express flight, calling the confrontation "truly horrific."Oscar Munoz said in a note to employees Tuesday that he continues to be disturbed by the events Sunday night in Chicago.He said, "No one should ever be mistreated this way."
The CEO of United Airlines has issued a stronger apology about a passenger who was dragged off a United Express flight, calling the confrontation "truly horrific."Oscar Munoz said in a note to employees Tuesday that he continues to be disturbed by the events Sunday night in Chicago.He said, "No one should ever be mistreated this way."
Jimmy Kimmel creates hilarious parody of viral United Airlines video
It has been a brutal 24 hours for United Airlines after a video surfaced of an officer pulling a man off a plane after it was overbooked.Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel weighed in, even making a new commercial for the airline.
It has been a brutal 24 hours for United Airlines after a video surfaced of an officer pulling a man off a plane after it was overbooked.Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel weighed in, even making a new commercial for the airline.
Video shows guards dragging passenger off of overbooked United flight
A man claiming to be a doctor was forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville on Sunday night after he refused to give up his seat on an overbooked flight, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.The video shows the man screaming as he is dragged off the plane by uniformed personnel.United officials told passengers the plane would not take off until four of its employees, who needed to be in Louisville on Monday morning to service a flight, were seated.
A man claiming to be a doctor was forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville on Sunday night after he refused to give up his seat on an overbooked flight, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.The video shows the man screaming as he is dragged off the plane by uniformed personnel.United officials told passengers the plane would not take off until four of its employees, who needed to be in Louisville on Monday morning to service a flight, were seated.
State Senate passes, sends House a bill to lessen car tab taxes for Sound Transit
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Senate passed a measure Thursday aiming to relieve concerns over the recent car-tab fee increase for Sound Transit 3, a nearly $54 billion initiative voters approved in November.Widespread outrage over the formula used to calculate car tab fees — which are based on a depreciation schedule that overvalues newer cars in parts of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties — has prompted a bipartisan, bicameral response.Numerous bills have been introduced in the House and Senate in response.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Senate passed a measure Thursday aiming to relieve concerns over the recent car-tab fee increase for Sound Transit 3, a nearly $54 billion initiative voters approved in November.Widespread outrage over the formula used to calculate car tab fees — which are based on a depreciation schedule that overvalues newer cars in parts of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties — has prompted a bipartisan, bicameral response.Numerous bills have been introduced in the House and Senate in response.
Will car tabs go down? Where Olympia stands right now
Well in Olympia, Washington state lawmakers are reeling over how to fix high car tab costs. And with at least a dozen amendments proposed on both sides of the aisle in the state House and Senate, the situation remained quite muddy late Thursday morning.
Well in Olympia, Washington state lawmakers are reeling over how to fix high car tab costs. And with at least a dozen amendments proposed on both sides of the aisle in the state House and Senate, the situation remained quite muddy late Thursday morning.
Lawmakers push for immediate relief from high car tabs
The majority of Pierce, Snohomish and King County voters approved ST3, a ballot measure to expand light rail in the region.
The majority of Pierce, Snohomish and King County voters approved ST3, a ballot measure to expand light rail in the region.
State senator calls Sound Transit 'dishonest' over car tab fee debacle
SEATTLE – State Sen.
SEATTLE – State Sen.
Cheaper car tabs could bring lawsuits, standstill in transit projects
SEATTLE -- The complaints are many.
SEATTLE -- The complaints are many.
Federal cuts to Sound Transit would mean Puget Sound taxpayers would have to 'pay for shortfall'
SEATTLE -- President Donald Trump’s budget proposal means Sound Transit could lose billions in federal funding.“It’s a major policy change and somewhat an unprecedented one,” Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said Friday.
SEATTLE -- President Donald Trump’s budget proposal means Sound Transit could lose billions in federal funding.“It’s a major policy change and somewhat an unprecedented one,” Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said Friday.
Man finds Washington state tax error on car tabs could be costing you hundreds
SHORELINE, Wash. – A local man discovered a Department of Licensing tax error that could be costing thousands of people hundreds of dollars.Keith Brick estimates the problem is likely 20 years old, and could affect anyone who bought or brought a car to Washington state.The Shoreline software developer caught the error when he double-checked the amount Washington state said he owed this year for his car tabs.“Last year my RTA excise tax was only $67; this year it was $214,” said Brick.
SHORELINE, Wash. – A local man discovered a Department of Licensing tax error that could be costing thousands of people hundreds of dollars.Keith Brick estimates the problem is likely 20 years old, and could affect anyone who bought or brought a car to Washington state.The Shoreline software developer caught the error when he double-checked the amount Washington state said he owed this year for his car tabs.“Last year my RTA excise tax was only $67; this year it was $214,” said Brick.
Bill in Legislature would give cities the chance to opt out of ST3's high car tab tax
TACOMA -- With car tab renewal fees doubling or even tripling for many drivers to pay for Sound Transit 3, some residents in the area are now hoping for a redo.
TACOMA -- With car tab renewal fees doubling or even tripling for many drivers to pay for Sound Transit 3, some residents in the area are now hoping for a redo.
Get ready for higher car tab fees -- many drivers will pay double or even triple more than last year
SEATTLE -- When voters approved Sound Transit’s ST3 , they committed to a dramatic expansion of light rail across Puget Sound.“My wife and I voted for this,” Redmond resident Jim Gold said.Gold expected his car tab fee to go up to pay for ST3 but didn't realize it would double.Gold says his car tab is more than $270 this year.
SEATTLE -- When voters approved Sound Transit’s ST3 , they committed to a dramatic expansion of light rail across Puget Sound.“My wife and I voted for this,” Redmond resident Jim Gold said.Gold expected his car tab fee to go up to pay for ST3 but didn't realize it would double.Gold says his car tab is more than $270 this year.
Car tab fees triple for many drivers in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties
SEATTLE -- Drivers in parts of Pierce, King and Snohomish counties might soon be getting sticker shock.The Department of Licensing is sending out reminders for car tab fees which have more than tripled for many drivers since last year.The renewal now includes a new car tab tax increase after voters in November approved the Sound Transit 3 measure, which included plans to expand light rail service.
SEATTLE -- Drivers in parts of Pierce, King and Snohomish counties might soon be getting sticker shock.The Department of Licensing is sending out reminders for car tab fees which have more than tripled for many drivers since last year.The renewal now includes a new car tab tax increase after voters in November approved the Sound Transit 3 measure, which included plans to expand light rail service.
In initial returns, voters approving the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 measure by 55-45%
SEATTLE -- Voters were approving, by 55-45 percent, the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 measure that would expand light rail in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.Votes will continue to be counted; more returns will be released Wednesday.The project would build 62 more miles of light rail, provide additional park-and-ride spaces, add more bus-rapid transit and expand commuter train service.Sound Transit estimates the average adult will pay $169 in taxes each year to fund the project.Construction on the proposed light rail system would likely stretch out until 2041.Large companies, labor unions, and contractors have helped bankroll the campaign for a yes vote.Bellevue developer Kemper Freeman, who has long opposed light rail, wsa the top contributor to the no campaign.Proponents say the fast-growing region needs more transportation capacity and a full ST3 network would provide 695,000 daily trips.
SEATTLE -- Voters were approving, by 55-45 percent, the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 measure that would expand light rail in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.Votes will continue to be counted; more returns will be released Wednesday.The project would build 62 more miles of light rail, provide additional park-and-ride spaces, add more bus-rapid transit and expand commuter train service.Sound Transit estimates the average adult will pay $169 in taxes each year to fund the project.Construction on the proposed light rail system would likely stretch out until 2041.Large companies, labor unions, and contractors have helped bankroll the campaign for a yes vote.Bellevue developer Kemper Freeman, who has long opposed light rail, wsa the top contributor to the no campaign.Proponents say the fast-growing region needs more transportation capacity and a full ST3 network would provide 695,000 daily trips.
The $54 billion 'Sound Transit 3' ballot measure: A final push by supporters, opponents
SEATTLE -- The campaign over Sound Transit’s $54 billion light rail package continues to heat up, with less than a week before Election Day.Proponents are doing all they can to convince voters that the big expense is worth the price, and that the 25-year timeline is worth the wait.“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Mayor Ed Murray, who stumped Thursday in West Seattle for the $54 billion plan.
SEATTLE -- The campaign over Sound Transit’s $54 billion light rail package continues to heat up, with less than a week before Election Day.Proponents are doing all they can to convince voters that the big expense is worth the price, and that the 25-year timeline is worth the wait.“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Mayor Ed Murray, who stumped Thursday in West Seattle for the $54 billion plan.
Sound Transit 3: Is it the best investment in the future?
SEATTLE -- We continue our in-depth look into Sound Transit 3 -- the $54 billion measure being weighed by voters in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties to expand light rail and other transit services.Supporters say it is a high-capacity alternative to avoid our growing gridlock.Opponents say that in 25 years, when the project is finally complete, it will be obsolete -- a dinosaur, they say, as we introduce new technology, like self-driving cars.
SEATTLE -- We continue our in-depth look into Sound Transit 3 -- the $54 billion measure being weighed by voters in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties to expand light rail and other transit services.Supporters say it is a high-capacity alternative to avoid our growing gridlock.Opponents say that in 25 years, when the project is finally complete, it will be obsolete -- a dinosaur, they say, as we introduce new technology, like self-driving cars.
Sound Transit 3: Will it really solve our traffic problems?
SEATTLE -- Sound Transit 3, also known as Proposition 1 on many ballots, would expand light rail and mass transit in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
SEATTLE -- Sound Transit 3, also known as Proposition 1 on many ballots, would expand light rail and mass transit in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Sound Transit 3: Costs vs. benefits
SEATTLE -- We are going in-depth on the ballot measure that could have the greatest impact on your bottom line -- Sound Transit 3.As many people ask about ST3: Is it worth it?With any big financial decision, and this is a really big one, you have to weigh the costs versus the benefits.Some of the Costs:The total cost is $54 billion dollars.
SEATTLE -- We are going in-depth on the ballot measure that could have the greatest impact on your bottom line -- Sound Transit 3.As many people ask about ST3: Is it worth it?With any big financial decision, and this is a really big one, you have to weigh the costs versus the benefits.Some of the Costs:The total cost is $54 billion dollars.
Sound Transit 3 debate: The $54 billion question
On the ballot, this November is a big $54 billion plan to extend light rail. If voters approve Sound Transit 3, the current line would go all the way up to Everett, down to Tacoma, and over the Redmond and Issaquah.
On the ballot, this November is a big $54 billion plan to extend light rail. If voters approve Sound Transit 3, the current line would go all the way up to Everett, down to Tacoma, and over the Redmond and Issaquah.
Voter Guide: Sound Transit 3 -- $54 Billion Expansion of Light Rail & Other Transit
SEATTLE -- The measure on the November ballot that will likely have the greatest impact on your bottom line is Sound Transit 3.
SEATTLE -- The measure on the November ballot that will likely have the greatest impact on your bottom line is Sound Transit 3.