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Electric vehicle sales stall in Washington state

Electric-vehicle sales in Washington state are stuck in neutral and might even be going in reverse, according to data from the Washington Department of Licensing.
- John Ryan
Seattle's e-scooters are hot. Helmets are not. The brain injuries can be 'profound'

Seattle’s popular ride-share electric scooters are sending tens of thousands of people zipping across town — and some to Harborview with serious injuries. Last year, the city’s trauma hospital saw 163 serious injuries from e-scooters or e-bikes, many of them head injuries.
- Ann Dornfeld
King County Executive Dow Constantine nominated to become next Sound Transit CEO

King County Executive Dow Constantine has officially been nominated for a new position of leadership in the Seattle area: Sound Transit CEO.
- KUOW Staff
Washington state eyes disaster declaration to reopen Olympic Park’s Hoh Rainforest

In December, the Hoh River took out Jefferson County’s Upper Hoh Road, the only vehicular access to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, campground, picnic area, and trailheads. The county’s efforts to get federal aid for emergency repairs have failed, for lack of a disaster declaration.
- John Ryan
Full ferry service returning to Puget Sound summer 2025, Washington Gov. Ferguson says

After years of low staffing and unreliable schedules, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday that Washington state will have full ferry service by summer, bringing the system back to pre-pandemic levels.
- KUOW Staff
'Mosquito Fleet Act' could bring small ferries to more Puget Sound communities

Washington State's new ferry boats are years away. It's a painful reality for waterfront communities that depend on ferries. But a new bill in the legislature promises to give them some relief.
- Joshua McNichols
Washington state drivers could be charged per mile under proposed bill

The future for Washington drivers may include a pay-per-mile system. Some state lawmakers are seeking to offset declining gas tax revenue, as cars get more fuel efficient and electric vehicles get more popular.
- Dyer Oxley
Japan Airlines plane clips another plane at Sea-Tac Airport

No injuries have been reported, and impact to airport operations should be "minimal."
- Katie Campbell
'Nothing to stress about.' Sea-Tac back to normal after snow and ice cause delays, canceled flights

A day after more than 100 flights were canceled at Sea-Tac International Airport due to winter weather, officials said Tuesday things are running smoothly and largely back to normal.
- KUOW Staff
King County Metro drivers mourn Shawn Yim, decry violence

King County Metro driver Shawn Yim was remembered as a beloved husband, uncle, and servant to the city. Yim was known by his fellow bus drivers for going above and beyond for his passengers, especially children and the elderly.
- Noel Gasca

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