“A shift is under way that will lead to widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the next decade,” writes Bloomberg’s Tom Randall.
LaunchComcast outages anger thousands across the country
Media and telecommunications giant Comcast is having another bad day, with service outages being recorded across the country. Angry customers are complaining on social media, using their cellular data to shame the company for its shoddy service.
LaunchLike millennials, more older Americans steering away from driving
Over the past several decades, particularly for the youngest age groups, there’s been a pretty large decrease in the number of people who have been
LaunchNevada rancher Cliven Bundy arrested by FBI in Portland; last four militant holdouts at Malheur to surrender tomorrow
The idiotic, dangerous right wing insurrection against the people and government of the United States in rural Oregon appears to be almost over. The Oregonian
LaunchFBI joins Flint drinking water investigation
The Detroit Free Press reports: “The FBI is now investigating the contamination of Flint’s drinking water, a man-made public health catastrophe, which has left an unknown number of Flint children and other residents poisoned by lead and resulted in state and federal emergency declarations.”
LaunchGiant sinkhole swallows up U.S. 101 in Harbor, Oregon
U.S. Highway 101 has become impassable through the town of Harbor, Oregon, because the road has disappeared into a giant sinkhole. Drivers will have to detour around for some time to come while ODOT figures out a fix for the highway. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation).
LaunchOne Oregon militant dead, several others taken into custody by police after traffic stop
One Oregon militant dead, several others taken into custody by police after traffic stop Several of the ringleaders of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation
LaunchFlint water crisis: emails reveal Governor Snyder informed of problems a year ago
“According to newly released emails concerns over the water were dismissed by officials who blamed mayor for exploiting public panic,” The Guardian reports.
LaunchFlint lead poisoning crisis: a cautionary tale about America’s water supply
The Christian Science Monitor explains why people are getting sick (and dying) from drinking the tap water in Flint, Michigan. The problems started after the City of Flint, at the behest of the Republican-controlled state government, switched its source of drinking water in an attempt to cut costs.
LaunchA car dealers won’t sell: It’s electric
The New York Times explores why so many of America’s automobile dealers seem reluctant to sell electric cars to the traveling public. One big reason: Electric cars have fewer complex parts than cars with internal combustion engines, which means they need less service and maintenance over their lifespans.
LaunchWatch tunnel boring machine Brenda break through to the U District Station
Great news from Sound Transit: The tunnel boring machine known as “Brenda” bored through the wall of Sound Transit’s future University District light rail station
LaunchHow Seattle Police and social media solved mystery of stolen camera
We’re all in this together — that’s what it says to me. I’m more in love with Seattle than ever. — Professional photographer Anthony Posey
LaunchAwful: People are getting shot by toddlers on a weekly basis this year
Awful: People are getting shot by toddlers on a weekly basis this year The Washington Post’s Christopher Ingraham has come to an incredibly disturbing conclusion
LaunchFire at Planned Parenthood’s Pullman health center determined to be arson
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest’s facility in Pullman, Washington (the home of Washington State University) was severely damaged by fire earlier today. Fire investigators have now concluded the blaze was deliberately set, no doubt by right wing militant extremists who want to destroy the organization.
LaunchCWA zings Verizon for putting profits ahead of its promises to workers and customers
CWA zings Verizon for putting profits ahead of its promises to workers and customers The Communications Workers of America are once again taking Verizon to
LaunchThe Flooding of America
The Flooding of America The New Republic offers a chronology of major floods in America going back to the publication’s founding, complete with stories from
LaunchKing County Sheriff John Urquhart fires another dishonest deputy
The housecleaning of the King County Sheriff’s Department continues: King County Sheriff John Urquhart has fired a sergeant who, according to an internal investigation, falsely
LaunchPresident Barack Obama signs emergency declaration for Washington State
President Barack Obama has responded to Governor Jay Inslee’s request for federal assistance and put his signature to an order authorizing federal resources to help
LaunchPresident Barack Obama briefed on Washington wildfires, White House says
President Barack Obama’s staff have briefed him on the dangerous wildfires burning throughout the western United States, including in Washington, the White House says. From
LaunchWhen fire chief called for help, and no one was left
When fire chief called for help, and no one was left “It was a costly and deeply personal battle waged on home turf, with two
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