Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Residents urged to clean storm drains, prevent flooding
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
WSDOT and WSP face challenging circumstances as they work to keep roadways open, passable
OLYMPIA – Two Washington State Department of Transportation workers injured today while helping keep state roadways open during the winter storm are expected to make full recoveries, WSDOT said today.
Power Outages Raise Threat of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Center for Hyperbaric Medicine At Virginia Mason Issues Safety Alert
PUD Offers Tips for Weathering the Cold Spell
Snohomish County PUD offers the following advice to keep your energy consumption under control during the cold spell and still be comfortable and safe:
Road crews continue clearing roads of snow and storm debris
OLYMPIA – Commutes will remain difficult through the night and into Friday as this winter storm continues to pack a punch.
Entire state feeling impact from ice storm
Collisions and tree limbs are piling up on state highways, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today.
Ice storm impacting travel; trees down on some roadways
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation today urged drivers to use extreme caution because of ice on roadways from freezing rain.
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Avalanche crews on Snoqualmie Pass assess slopes overnight after natural snowslide
Avalanche crews are monitoring the slopes above Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass tonight after a natural snowslide covered part of the shoulder and the right eastbound lane near milepost 51, just after 3:30 p.m. this afternoon.
Roadway warning from WSDOT: Watch for ice
Today’s western Washington snowfall, as much as 14 inches in some spots in Pierce and Thurston counties, now gives way to a bigger concern on the roads: ice you can’t see.
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
Severe weather could mean treacherous road conditions
Weather conditions tonight, tomorrow and into Thursday are shaping up to make roadway conditions potentially treacherous, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today.
Seattle and Portland brace for snowstorm - is your roof strong enough to hold large amounts of snow?
After initial light snowfall in the northwest, residents are now bracing for a major storm to move through the region on Tuesday night that is expected to drop significant amounts of snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Safe Winter Travel in WA Means Being Prepared
Seattle, WA – Winter has taken its time to get to Washington – but on Monday, the entire state was under a winter storm warning. The American Automobile Association (AAA, "Triple A") suggests a double-check of everything it takes to stay safe on snowy and slick roadways. Tips from Pam Moen (MO-en), AAA spokesperson.
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Decision time: Stock up, slow down for weekend storm
Road crews statewide are gearing up for what could be the biggest snowstorm of winter 2011-2012, with snow expected from the Hood Canal north to Bellingham, south to Vancouver and east to Spokane.
Burn ban elevated to Stage 2 in Pierce and Snohomish Counties; Stage 1 burn ban continues for King and Kitsap Counties
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
First toll bills sent to SR 520 Pay By Mail customers
Within the next week, 19,000 State Route 520 toll bills will arrive in mailboxes across the Puget Sound region.
New release on two Level 3 offenders
Release of Level 3 Sex Offenders
Community Transit Prepares for Feb. 20 Service Changes
Stage 1 burn ban called for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
WA Lawmakers Learn about a Learning Gap
Washington is one of nine states where the achievement gap is widening between lower-income students and others, according to the League of Education Voters.
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Washington State Ferries, tolling projects and transportation revenue among topics to be discussed by State Transportation Commission
Implementing new fare categories for Washington State Ferries (WSF), tolling on SR 520 and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and transportation revenue proposals are among the top agenda items for the Washington State Transportation Commission’s meeting being held next week.
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