Cheap car tabs could lead to expensive downtown trips Thirty dollar car tabs increase the likelihood of tolling on downtown city streets. That's according to the head of the Washington State Transportation Center, Mark Hallenbeck. Carolyn Adolph
King County joins lawsuit to fight car tabs initiative Seattle is joining King County in a lawsuit against Initiative 976. The initiative would lower car tab fees, but officials say it will also cut local transportation budgets. Casey Martin
Oh, Deer! Washington Officials Warn Of Increased Vehicle Collisions During Mating Season Driving down a dark road in the Northwest can be dangerous this time of year. There are more deer-vehicle collisions as it gets dark earlier and as deer start to move in a little more differently than normal during mating season. Courtney Flatt
Pumpkin that's not what it seems and Boeing hearings this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Essex Porter of KIRO 7, Erica C. Barnett of C is for Crank, and Joni Balter, host of the Seattle Channel's Civic Cocktail. Bill Radke
The Seattle bus that takes people hiking isn't funded yet for 2020 Thousands of people took the bus to go hiking in King County this past year. Whether that service will be offered again is up in the air. Paige Browning
Congress to Boeing CEO: Name your mistakes Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg says the company made mistakes with the 737 MAX. During testimony before Congress, Washington representative Rick Larsen had this question: “Can you name three specific mistakes?" Carolyn Adolph
Move over, Seattle pedestrians? Scooters may be headed your way Bothell, Everett, Redmond, Spokane and Tacoma have all welcomed rental scooters to their streets and sidewalks. Now Seattle plans to make motorized scooters available to rent in the first half of next year. KUOW's John Ryan reports. John Ryan
Northwest rail buffs signal for return of Oregon Trail Amtrak route to Boise As scenic train rides go, it would be a plum ticket. Pacific Northwest passenger rail buffs are gathering in La Grande, Oregon, this Saturday to drum up support to bring back part of a long ago canceled Amtrak route, the Pioneer. Tom Banse
Queen of the Skies returns to Central Washington to become flying testbed An iconic Boeing jet model nicknamed the Queen of the Skies swooped back into Moses Lake, Washington, Tuesday where it once was a regular presence. This queen will be accessorized to carry bling under its wing while it's there. Tom Banse
Not driving a bus? Then stay out of these lanes Frustrated volunteers took to a busy downtown intersection during Thursday's afternoon rush hour to remind car drivers to stay out of the bus lanes. Ruby de Luna
