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Some islanders dependent on ferries get a life ring, but November statewide vote on cap-and-trade repeal could poke new leaks in budget.
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The program is an effort to keep the giant marine mammals safe from boat strikes and noise in the highly used inland waters of Washington state.
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Washington state rideshare drivers might be among the best paid in the country, but the drivers, many of whom are low-income immigrants, remain concerned about money and safety.
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While the Federal Aviation Administration says the grounded 737 Max 9 aircraft can resume flying after inspections, the agency imposed sweeping jet production restrictions at Boeing factories.
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A reporter who's chronicled the culture at Boeing said the company's response has been quite different, so far, from its reaction to fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 involving the company's 737 MAX 8 jets.
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The airline said that it would cancel 110 to 150 flights a day while the Max 9 planes remain grounded, as signs indicate some travelers may at least temporarily try to avoid flying on Max 9 jetliners.
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About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.
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The Interstate 5 bridge that connects Portland, Oregon, with southwest Washington is set to receive federal funds as parts of the bridge is at risk of collapse in an earthquake. The bridge replacement could reach 7.5 billion.
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Supporters say the dream of a speedy train between Portland and Vancouver, BC, is not derailed. Meanwhile, other rail fans want to see more money directed to existing Amtrak lines in the region.
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An off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight. It happened Sunday on a flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco.
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Seattle City Light is installing 31 public curbside chargers for electric vehicles in neighborhoods less likely to have garages or driveways. The pilot project, one of several EV charging programs, is intended to remove barriers for switching to EVs.
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U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year.