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Summer DUI Emphasis Patrols Coming June 21 – July 7

John McKay — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:37:59 +0000

Local law enforcement officials are looking for impaired drivers.

Did You Buy a 'Hurricane Sandy' Car Recently? They're Washing Up Here!

John McKay — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:22:06 +0000

The Washington State Attorney General's office has issued a consumer alert for cars that were damaged in Hurricane Sandy being sold across the country and in Washington state.

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Burbank Man and Woman Dead After Truck Flips into River Near Mt. Rainier

Associated Press — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:48:52 +0000

NACHES, Wash. (AP) — Troopers say two people from Walla Walla County are dead after their pickup landed upside-down in the Little Naches River east of Mount Rainier. William Retterer Jr. and Sherri Retterer of Burbank were in a truck that left the road Saturday night and wound up in the river

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Major Crash Closes Highway 395 Southbound [PHOTOS]

John McKay — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:13:34 +0000

A semi-truck and at least three other vehicles were involved in a major accident. The road is now open in both directions.

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Don't Let Highway Construction Slow Your Oregon Vacation – See Map of Projects Here

John McKay — Thu, 30 May 2013 22:26:24 +0000

There's a lot of work being done all over Oregon this summer on highways and side roads, including Eastern Oregon. We've got the details so you can plan ahead.

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Rain Causes Five Crashes With 25 Vehicles on I-84 Memorial Day [PHOTOS]

John McKay — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:52:44 +0000

Another reason to drive carefully in rainy conditions!

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Another Reason to Drive Carefully This Memorial Weekend – Highway 240 Rollover [PHOTO]

John McKay — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:38:04 +0000

Another reason to be extra careful.

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Memorial Weekend Gas Prices Expected to Be Highest in Two Years – How Do We Compare?

John McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:35 +0000

With a nationwide average jump of 8 cents this week, Americans will find traveling this weekend more expensive.

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Highway 97 Crash in Oregon Injures 3 Near Madras – Vehicle Rolled and Flipped [PICTURES]

John McKay — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:24 +0000

3 people were sent to area hospitals after the spectacular crash Wednesday morning.

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Upcoming Mid-Columbia Click It or Ticket Patrols Will Target Cellphone Users and Texters

John McKay — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:36:31 +0000

For the first time ever, the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission has designed emphasis patrols based upon citizen input!

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Washington Motorcyclist Gets $1,103 Speeding Ticket! – Guess How Fast He Was Going

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:56:57 +0000

It's possibly one of the fastest times ever recorded by the Oregon State Patrol!

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See the Cities With the Worst Traffic in America – Washington Is Home to One!

John McKay — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:06:39 +0000

After being called the MOST bicycle-friendly state in the U.S., another organization has named a Washington city one of the WORST for traffic!

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Oregon to Give Illegal Aliens 'Driver Cards' That Won't Require Proof of Insurance!

John McKay — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:51:56 +0000

According to KATU-TV, the Oregon legislature this week gave final approval to a measure that will grant driver licenses to anyone -- including illegal aliens -- provided they can prove they have lived in Oregon for at least one year and lack other legal identification.

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Proposed Law in Washington Would Ticket Motorists for Parking in Charging Stations – What's a Charging Station?

John McKay — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:26:02 +0000

The electric boogaloo has struck again in Olympia.

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Steptoe Underpass Opens Today in Kennewick! [PHOTOS]

Lon Martin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:27 +0000

If you haven't driven past, there is no other north-south street like it in Kennewick. Totally unencumbered travel from Gage Boulevard to Clearwater Avenue with few crossroads is possible. It will open after a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.

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Stricter DUI Bill Calls for Stiffer Penalties + Mandatory Arrest

John McKay — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:18:13 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee and a number of legislators offered details of their new DUI bill today.

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Adhesive Spill Keeps Commuters Glued to I-5 During Morning Commute Near Federal Way

John McKay — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:31:44 +0000

Talk about a sticky situation!

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Despite Warnings, EPA Still Moving Ahead with Controversial Ethanol Fuel

John McKay — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:35:01 +0000

Do you know what E-15 is? Probably not. It could end up in your gas tank, and possibly void your engine warranty.

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What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World? Do YOU Drive One of Them?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Can you guess the most popular car in the world? The answer may surprise you.

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Moses Lake Driver Cited in Dramatic Oregon Accident

John McKay — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:42:10 +0000

A semi-truck driver from Moses Lake has been found at fault after rear-ending a passenger vehicle on Highway 97 in Oregon Monday.

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