Seattlest is grateful for our bus pass and our Zipcar membership. Paying more than $4 a gallon just doesn't sound enticing for us, but we're not surprised when we hear about rate increases and other ancillary fees (like having to pay for our baggage when we fly) being passed onto us for using public transportation. Now, of course, Metro is chewing on the notion of increasing bus fares. Personally, we'd be okay with a......

The average cost of gas in Washington State has hit another record high. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Washington is $3.64. That's 14 cents higher than the national average and 50 cents more than what it cost a year ago to fill up. In the last month alone, the cost of gas in Washington has climbed an additional 13 cents per gallon. Another great photo from Seattlest......