New WA law will allow traffic cameras on more city streets

By  JERRY CORNFIELD Washington State Standard Drivers in Washington state may soon face better odds of getting caught on camera if they run a red light, speed through a work zone on a city street or fail to stop at a crosswalk. A new law signed Tuesday makes it possible for cities and counties to deploy traffic … Continue reading “New WA law will allow traffic cameras on more city streets”

WA legislators’ claims of ‘privilege’ complicate state Public Records Act

By  Claire Withycombe  and  Jim Brunner Seattle Times staff reporters OLYMPIA — Five years ago, the Washington Legislature was dragged, kicking and screaming, into compliance with the state’s Public Records Act, which says their emails, text messages and other documents should be available for public scrutiny. Court rulings and Gov. Jay Inslee’s veto of a … Continue reading “WA legislators’ claims of ‘privilege’ complicate state Public Records Act”

As Washington’s ferry fleet ages, why aren’t we building new boats?

By  David Kroman  Seattle Times staff reporter The 2019 kickoff of Washington state’s hybrid-electric ferry program couldn’t have been more jubilant. Gov. Jay Inslee, standing inside Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island, promised a green “revolution” that would begin right there, at the mouth of the Duwamish River, and cascade across industries around the globe. By his side … Continue reading “As Washington’s ferry fleet ages, why aren’t we building new boats?”