GM has announced the recall of 2.6 million vehicles to search for the faulty ignition switches.
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Senate committee advances transportation fund measure
A measure setting up a road-and-ferry savings account has cleared its first state Senate committee.
Global Airlines Call For Better Tracking Method After Flight 370
The head of an international airline group wants a new and better way to track passenger aircraft in flight after the disappearance of Flight MH370, saying: “We cannot let another aircraft simply vanish.”
Supreme Court Strikes Down Overall Limits On Political Contributions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down an overall cap on the amount that large campaign donors can give to parties and candidates in a two-year election cycle.
Senate Democrats Say Caterpillar Avoided $2.4 Billion In Taxes
Senior officials of Caterpillar Inc. defended the company against accusations that it had used an affiliate in Switzerland to avoided paying some $2.4 billion in taxes over a 12-year period.
Oso Mudslide: As List Of Missing Shrinks, Death Toll Rises
Here is some of the latest news from Oso, Wash., the tiny community north of Seattle that was devastated by a mudslide on March 22.
Tense Hours, Then Sighs Of Relief After Huge Quake Off Chile
The extent of the damage isn’t yet clear and the six deaths reported so far may be followed by news of other fatalities.
Sitka shops for teachers at Seattle fair
Representatives from 17 Alaska school districts headed to Seattle this past weekend to recruit new teachers.
Feds Ask King Cove to Weigh In on Road Alternatives
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has asked officials from King Cove for an alternative to the road.
National firm to lead Juneau superintendent search
The Juneau School Board voted Tuesday to contract Ray and Associates, which is based in Iowa with an office in Tacoma, Wash.