When you visit the Washington State Ferries website in 2011, you'll find something new: banner advertising. It's a one year pilot project. The state is looking for new ways to increase revenue, and that could include advertising on its websites.
The UW boosts its political voice in Olympia; ferry rate increases get the AG's go-ahead; and Thurston County puts the brakes on wood energy projects.
UW Seeks to Raise Political Voice Ahead of Session
The University of Washington is hoping to flex more political muscle with state lawmakers. The school's alumni group is hiring top lobbyists from both parties to advocate for higher education when the legislative session begins next month.
The state Attorney General weighs in on transportation fees, as some Puget Sound communities prepare to fight proposed ferry service cuts; and sky watchers get a view of last night's total lunar eclipse.
King County deputies' pay-cut plan rejected, a car injures pedestrians at the Pike Place Market, the fight over proposed ferry service cuts heats up, and a popular Seattle language school closes.
Exec Says King County Deputies' Pay Plan Won't Fly
Dow Constantine says a union-offered plan to save taxpayers money would actually cost them more.
The first new car ferry in Washington State in more than a decade enters scheduled service in Port Townsend this morning. The Chetzemoka (pronounced CHET-za-MOCH-ah) was christened Sunday.
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