No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup Drivers won’t pay higher tolls to pass through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Washington state erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens The issue has flared up after a fatal truck crash in Florida earlier this year. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Less traffic, more lunch options: Federal Way light rail opens South King County commuters can finally trade three-bus transfers for a single train ride starting Saturday, Dec. 6. For local restaurants, the new hungry passengers can't arrive soon enough. Joshua McNichols
Cleaning leaf-clogged bike lanes on Seattle’s Eastside — using bike power Fall in the Seattle area means lots of leaves in bike lanes. Slippery, soggy leaves can be dangerous on two wheels. Now, volunteers in Kirkland have a clever, new tool to clean bike lanes from the seat of a bike. Casey Martin
For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid — the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya. Tom Banse/Washington State Standard
It's an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 goes from right-wing zingers to a statement of Native rights The 70-year saga of the Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 south of Chehalis and its provocative, right-wing messaging took an abrupt turn this summer when the billboard and the 3.5 acres on which it sits was purchased by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Stephen Howie
For the first time, the Vashon Island water taxi is running on Saturdays It’s a new era for the Vashon Island water taxi: Boats are now running on Saturdays. The one-year pilot project has islanders excited for more service on the weekends. Casey Martin
Seattle tables safety plan for Lake Washington Boulevard after Mayor's Office weighs in After two years of public process to discuss potential improvements to Lake Washington Boulevard, the city has tabled the second half of the safety measures it had planned to install on the street this year. Eilís O'Neill
Nix the new tunnel? Sound Transit looks for big moves to save billions Sound Transit’s light rail expansion plans could cost up to 25% more than expected. This week, board members began brainstorming on how to bring down costs. Joshua McNichols
