The effort to bring a high-speed rail line to western Washington continues with the state readying itself for more possible grant opportunities. The state will meet with federal rail officials next week about applying for $250 million in grants to eventually begin development, according to Ron Pate, the director of rail, freight and ports for the Washington State Department of Transportation. The $250 million grant would require a $25 million investment from the state's budget. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/high-speed-rail-western-washington-planning-continues/281-640eca67-f29c-4963-8d09-0a92055d4bd8