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Oil Companies Set Fundraising Record in Opposing Washington's Carbon Tax

At some point you have to wonder which is more costly: the new tax or opposing the tax?

October 24, 2018 - Seattle PI

Carpool Lane

Study: High Occupancy Toll Lanes Slow Traffic in Adjacent Free Lanes

HOT lanes are supposed to not only speed traffic flow for paying solo motorists in the carpool lane, but improve traffic flow in the adjacent free lanes, according to theory. A new study on express toll lanes in Seattle disproved that last part.

February 15, 2016 - Seattle PI

Seattle's Green Mayor Ousted In Primary

Stunning many even outside Seattle, the two-term incumbent mayor came in third in a 'top two' primary despite outspending his six competitors. Voters will choose between two political newcomers, including an activist who goes by "Mike Bikes".

August 24, 2009 - Seattle PI

A Park Under The Freeway

Seattle's I-5 Colonnade Park, which is under a freeway offramp, is drawing both curiosity and disdain for both its placement and unusual features.

December 18, 2005 - Seattle PI

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