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Pig Headed to Auction Jumps Onto Busy Washington Interstate
Pig Headed to Auction Jumps Onto Busy Washington Interstate
Pig Headed to Auction Jumps Onto Busy Washington Interstate
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Washington State Highway Patrol says a large pig headed to auction jumped from a trailer on Interstate 5 near Federal Way on Saturday morning. Trooper Rick Johnson says the pig made the leap at about 10 a.m. and passers-by stopped and herded the pig through an opening in barriers along the interstate so it wouldn't walk into traffic...
Fallen Trees Block North Lanes of I-5 in Seattle
Fallen Trees Block North Lanes of I-5 in Seattle
Fallen Trees Block North Lanes of I-5 in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Fallen trees were blocking multiple lanes of northbound traffic on Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle. Washington State Patrol troopers said on Twitter Thursday night that trees were across the road on I-5 near the West Seattle bridge and that only the carpool lane was open...
Large Pothole on I-5 Near Marysville Causes Traffic Jam
Large Pothole on I-5 Near Marysville Causes Traffic Jam
Large Pothole on I-5 Near Marysville Causes Traffic Jam
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) — State transportation officials say crews have repaired a large pothole on Interstate 5 that caused a traffic jam near Marysville for several hours Sunday. Transportation spokeswoman Danielle Holstein says crews temporarily filled the hole, which was about 12 feet by 3 feet and 7 inches deep...
Gov. Inslee Addresses I-405 issues
Gov. Inslee Addresses I-405 issues
Gov. Inslee Addresses I-405 issues
Inslee to announce changes to I-405 tolling, I-5 repairs SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee says he plans to announce changes to the Interstate 405 express lane tolling system. At a Tuesday afternoon news conference, he also plans to speak about a proposal focused on congestion and safety on Interstate 5...
Memorial Service Set for State Trooper
Memorial Service Set for State Trooper
Memorial Service Set for State Trooper
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says a public memorial service is planned Thursday in Everett, Wash., for a state trooper killed in a traffic accident. The service honoring 38-year-old Trooper Sean O'Connell is scheduled for 1 p...