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Suspects Sought in Massive Fuel Theft in Tri-Cities [PHOTOS]

John McKay — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:44:02 +0000

Authorities are seeking at least three suspects and three vehicles involved in a large fuel theft last week.

Let EPA Know You Don't Want a Big Tax Increase at the Pump!

John McKay — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:19:01 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to jack up your prices at the pump by as much as 9 cents per gallon before the end of the year.

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Feds Eyeing Pay-Per-Mile Driver Tax, Too – Just Like Olympia!

John McKay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:00:33 +0000

The Washington State Department of Transportation believes a pay-per-mile driver tax is feasible. Apparently the feds are interested also.

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Green Energy Company Evicted from Port of Pasco – Owner Linked to Fraud Schemes

John McKay — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:30:20 +0000

A bio-mass company has been evicted from the Port of Pasco for failure to pay rent. A check of the CEO's background shows the port may have been misled.

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Could New Ethanol Fuel Destroy Your Engine? AAA Issues Warning

John McKay — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:19 +0000

Over the last few years federally-mandated fuel and pollution standards resulted in increasing amounts of ethanol, or corn-based fuel, being added to gasoline around the country. The amount depends upon the refinery, and seller. Some firms are embracing ethanol more than others, but it's in many blends of gasoline.

The AAA has re-issued a warning that first came out months ago that the latest blend, called E15, could potentially damage or destroy your engine.

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State Ponders Replacing Gas Tax With Tolls or a Per Mile Tax

John McKay — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:00:55 +0000

A vehicle mileage tax could be coming to Washington state!

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Drive a Hyundai or Kia? You Could Be Getting Money Back From Manufacturer

John McKay — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Thousands of motorists will be getting some cash back from Hyundai and Kia after some errors were made in gas mileage estimates.

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UPDATE! Bloomberg Caves and Cancels NYC Marathon

John McKay — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:40 +0000

Saying it would be better to put it off, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided the NYC Marathon will NOT be run Sunday.

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Sun-Mart Transitions To Circle K Underway In Mid-Columbia

John McKay — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:03 +0000

After over 25 years of serving the Mid-Columbia, most of the familiar Sun-Mart Stores are now converting over to Circle K.

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What Are the Top Gas-Guzzling Vehicles on the Road?

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:00:55 +0000

As the days of buying cheap gasoline pass into the American history books, more and more of us are driving fuel-efficient vehicles as a means to combat those steadily rising gas prices.

That is, unless you happen to have enough money to not give three screaming squirts about how much gas prices go up

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World Burping Record Set at NYC Championship

Ernio Hernandez — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:00:26 +0000

We all tried to get away with the excuse: ”I heard in some countries, it’s rude if you DON’T burp after a meal” after we’ve passed gas either inadvertently or with purposeful malicious intent. The World Burping Federation wants to put the stigma to an end. They have begun to let our people go with the inaugural World Burping Championship.

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New Auto Fuel Standards Price Millions Out Of Market-NADA

John McKay — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:00:04 +0000

It's fine if automakers can provide vehicles that not only perform well and meet the needs of consumers, but when millions cannot afford them, that's another matter.

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How High Are Mid Columbia Gas Prices? The Latest

John McKay — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:00:01 +0000

We know what we're shelling out when we fill up at the pump. But how does it compare this week with the rest of the country? And WA State?

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Will Uninsured Drivers Still Be Able to Buy Gas?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:00:58 +0000

Uninsured driving is a serious matter in the eyes of the government, but perhaps none more so than for UK officials. In fact, some government authorities from across the pond would like to prohibit gas stations from letting those people fill up their tanks.

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What Does White House REALLY Think Of High Energy Prices?

John McKay — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:30:06 +0000

Duct tape alert! Be prepared when you read what the White House really thinks about high energy--and gas--prices. You may want to wrap some tape around your skull so it doesn't explode.

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Man Charged For Filling Wife's Gas Tank With Water

The Brad — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:30:19 +0000

When it comes to his faltering marriage, you could say Dino Spinelli put some gasoline on the fire when he put some water in the tank.

The 36-year-old Wisconsin man was charged Tuesday for felony criminal damage to property for allegedly filling the gas tank of his wife's car with water last summer. Spinelli was reportedly trying to get back at her because she wanted a separation.

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Station Accidentally Sells Gas for Slightly More Than a Buck a Gallon

The Brad — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:16:58 +0000

Who said gas prices are out of control?

The Torrance Daily Breeze reports a service station in Wilmington, California sold premium gas for the rock-bottom-it-must-be-1992 price of $1.10 a gallon for a four-hour period last Sunday. The gas was supposed to be sold for $4.29 a gallon.

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Eritera Is World's Most Expensive Place to Buy Gas

The Brad — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:07:27 +0000

Gas prices are utterly crazy!

Last week, the average cost of gasoline in the United States was $3.84. In places like Los Angeles, the price has jumped to $4.23 a gallon. These increases are correlated to conflicts in Middle Eastern oil-producing nations.

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New Survey Says Gas Hits $5/Gallon By Memorial Day

John McKay — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:00:44 +0000

A really good reason to become a Newstalk Newsmember is for a chance to instantly win a $25 gas card from Gilbert Auto and Newstalk. Especailly if gas prices hit the $5 mark as predicted by a recent survey.

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