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SR-520 tolling delay cost state $40 million
The state lost $40 million from tolling the SR-520 bridge because the all-electronic system was nine months behind…
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State offers new incentive for layoff avoidance
Washington State’s Employment Security Department is offering employers a new special incentive to participate in a layoff-avoidance program.
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Mercer Island School District board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, in…
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Fare increases coming for Washington state ferries
Fares on Washington state ferries will increase this fall, after Washington State Transportation Commission adopted rate increases to…
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Are you in favor of paying to park at the park-and-ride? | Online poll
Starting in 2014, Sound Transit will implement a pilot program that will charge riders to use several area…
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State police out looking for texters behind the wheel this week
The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will have extra patrols from August 5-23, 2013 targeting…
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Washington to lose 9 weeks of long-term jobless aid
Washington’s improving economy will force the state to give up nine weeks of long-term unemployment benefits, according to…
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Driver speeds 105 mph on I-90, cheats on blood test | Mercer Island Police Blotter
A Seattle man was arrested for DUI after speeding 105 mph in the 6600 block of westbound I-90…
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Thirty-four arrested for BUIs during Seafair weekend
This year, though attendance was down, marine patrol on Lake Washington was still busy for Seafair.
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Washington’s average gas price sits at $3.91
According to the AAA auto club, the average gas price in Washington is $3.91 per gallon.
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King County seeking volunteers for Civil Rights Commission
King County residents interested in public service and raising community awareness and involvement in civil rights issues are…
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State agencies call for caution as fire risk increases
With fire danger continuing to increase across Washington, officials from four state agencies on Friday urged residents to…
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I-405 northbound in Bellevue to close again Aug. 9-10
All northbound lanes on I-405 through Bellevue will close for another weekend on Aug. 9-10 as crews replace…