Name: Washington ranked 3rd worst state to drive
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Report: Washington ranked third worst state for driving

If you're looking for a quick, easy commute, Washington state still isn't the place to look.

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Dexter Ave N in Seattle reopens after semi-truck hits power lines

Dexter Ave N between Mercer and Valley streets was closed Tuesday due to downed power poles.

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US 2 fully reopens over Stevens Pass after days of heavy snowfall

The final portion US 2 has reopened after days of heavy snowfall.

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Father killed in road rage shooting near Chambers Bay Golf Course

A man was killed last night in an alleged case of road rage near Chambers Bay Golf Course.

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Emergency management, community bring supplies to residents stranded along US 2

Several communities along US 2 have been cut off for days due to heavy snowfall.

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'Not worth the risk': Troopers end escorts off US 2 east of Skykomish

US 2 is closed until further notice between Gold Bar and Stevens Pass due to downed trees and power lines.

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Schools delayed, closed as freezing temps cause slick roads

Some of the coldest temperatures of the season are in store for the Puget Sound lowlands on Tuesday.

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WSP no longer offering US 2 escorts due to safety

US 2 has been closed for nearly 40 hours due to snow and downed trees.

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State trooper on US 2 closure

Washington State Patrol Trooper Heather Axtman explains why U.S. has remained closed.

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30 cars crash in icy conditions on 520 floating bridge Monday night

The Washington State Patrol says around 30 vehicles crashed in icy conditions in the westbound lanes of the SR 520 floating bridge on Monday.

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Downed trees, power lines close US 2 in Snohomish County

US Highway 2 over Stevens Pass closed in both directions Sunday night due to downed trees and power lines blocking the roadway.

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Don’t abandon your car in snowy conditions, state patrol says

Here’s what’s going to happen if you abandon your car on the side of a state highway.

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Tips for driving in the snow and ice

If you don't have to drive in the snow and ice, please don't. But if you do have to, here's the best way to stay safe.

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Drive Times in Western Washington

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Seattle DOT projects face federal audit over use of government funds

US Department of Transportation is auditing the oversight of funds going into four SDOT projects

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Sound Transit, Colman Dock construction projects delay travelers by land and sea

Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries both have ongoing construction projects for the next few weeks that are making people's already busy commute longer.

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Feds audit SDOT projects

The US Department of Transportation is looking into how SDOT used federal funds for a handful of projects.

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Brace for 10 weeks of reduced light rail service in Seattle

Sound Transit says for 10 weeks starting in January, crews will close one Link track at a time in downtown Seattle to connect existing service to the eastside.

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2 weeks of ferry schedule changes at Colman Dock underway

Sailings to and from Bainbridge and Bremerton will change for a two-week period from Jan. 4-20, 2020.

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2 weeks of ferry schedule changes at Colman Dock underway

Sailings to and from Bainbridge and Bremerton will change for a two-week period beginning Jan. 4, 2020.

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10 weeks of reduced light rail service begin Saturday

Sound Transit says for 10 weeks starting January, crews will close one Link track at a time in downtown Seattle to connect existing service to the eastside.

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Driver of semi-truck injured after rollover on I-5 in Lynnwood

A semi-truck carrying a load of pipes rolled over, blocking the northbound lanes of I-5 in Lynnwood on Thursday.

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Semi rollover in Lynnwood

The driver of a semi-truck hauling pipes was injured when the truck rolled over as it merged onto NB I-5 in Lynnwood on Jan. 2.

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Free King County Metro rides this New Year's Eve

Metro bus rides will be free from Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. to Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 4 a.m.

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Court: Turn signals always required to turn, change lanes in Washington

The ruling reverses a Court of Appeals ruling that said a signal is required only when public safety is affected.

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