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.
Sound Transit lowers car-tax estimate for ST3 expansion plan
SEATTLE (AP) — Sound Transit has revised its estimated typical "cost per adult" down to $169 a year in higher taxes, if voters this fall approve the Sound Transit 3 expansion plan.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the decrease, announced Friday, is based mainly on the fact most people own cheap used cars.
SEATTLE (AP) — Sound Transit has revised its estimated typical "cost per adult" down to $169 a year in higher taxes, if voters this fall approve the Sound Transit 3 expansion plan.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the decrease, announced Friday, is based mainly on the fact most people own cheap used cars.
'What are you doing on my flight?' United Airlines pilot surprises soldier son
A soldier returning from an overseas deployment got a big surprise on the flight back to the states.
A soldier returning from an overseas deployment got a big surprise on the flight back to the states.
New passenger terminal planned at Everett's Paine Field (VIDEO)
EVERETT, Wash. -- Air travel in and out of Snohomish County is about to get easier.On Thursday, Propeller Airports unveiled plans for a new passenger terminal at Paine Field in Everett.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Air travel in and out of Snohomish County is about to get easier.On Thursday, Propeller Airports unveiled plans for a new passenger terminal at Paine Field in Everett.
Plans move forward for commercial flights at Paine Field, despite heavy opposition
EVERETT, Wash. — A federal court has denied an appeal by the city of Mukilteo, Edmonds and others who want to stop commercial passenger flights at Paine Field.The Everett Daily Herald reports that Friday's ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cleared a legal hurdle for a company looking to build a terminal there.Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson says they plan to demand a "full accounting of impacts" as proposals move ahead.
EVERETT, Wash. — A federal court has denied an appeal by the city of Mukilteo, Edmonds and others who want to stop commercial passenger flights at Paine Field.The Everett Daily Herald reports that Friday's ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cleared a legal hurdle for a company looking to build a terminal there.Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson says they plan to demand a "full accounting of impacts" as proposals move ahead.
Snohomish County considers Paine Field expansion
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Snohomish County leaders are considering an expansion of Paine Field's display of vintage airplanes.The Daily Herald of Everett reports that aircraft collector John Sessions hopes to build a specialized campus at the airport for displaying and restoring vintage airplanes.However, officials say the display would require to county to forego lease revenue on more than 12 acres of airport real estate for the display to happen, which airport officials are against.Sessions is prepared to present his proposal during a County Council meeting Tuesday.Sessions opened a facility at Paine Field in 2010 with space to display more than a dozen airplanes.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Snohomish County leaders are considering an expansion of Paine Field's display of vintage airplanes.The Daily Herald of Everett reports that aircraft collector John Sessions hopes to build a specialized campus at the airport for displaying and restoring vintage airplanes.However, officials say the display would require to county to forego lease revenue on more than 12 acres of airport real estate for the display to happen, which airport officials are against.Sessions is prepared to present his proposal during a County Council meeting Tuesday.Sessions opened a facility at Paine Field in 2010 with space to display more than a dozen airplanes.
Snohomish County Council vote could be step toward commercial airliners at Everett's Paine Field
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A Snohomish County Council vote could be an initial step toward commercial air service at the Paine Field airport.On Monday, the council voted 3-2 to approve a lease option for New York-based Propeller Airports.The Daily Herald of Everett reports (http://is.gd/jA765e ) that the option gives the company three years to design a passenger terminal and perform environmental studies.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A Snohomish County Council vote could be an initial step toward commercial air service at the Paine Field airport.On Monday, the council voted 3-2 to approve a lease option for New York-based Propeller Airports.The Daily Herald of Everett reports (http://is.gd/jA765e ) that the option gives the company three years to design a passenger terminal and perform environmental studies.