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For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA

Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington customers is on a fast track for action in Olympia.

Washington state is primed to let Rivian and Lucid sell EVs directly to consumers

The Rivian showroom at University Village in Seattle in 2025. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) With the threat of a ballot ...

Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead

Callers to Washington state’s driver’s license agency who select automated service in Spanish have instead been hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent.

Feds renew Wilson Logistics waiver, launch training data inquiry

Regulators are looking into allegations that Wilson Logistics may have submitted false data in a CDL training exemption request. The post Feds renew Wilson Logistics waiver, launch training data ...

Lower standard for DUI in Washington sputters after committee declines to take action

Washington will not join Utah and impose a stricter standard for driving while intoxicated, at least not this year.

Oregon Woman Discovers Life-Changing Low Vision Care She Was Never Told Existed

Low Vision Awareness Month Shines a Light on Options Many Patients and Doctors Don't Know About SEATTLE, WA, UNITED ...