Public asked to watch for reckless drivers Drivers can show their patriotism this weekend by wearing red, white and blue, and by calling 911 to report reckless drivers, police said. [More] By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer | July 3 Drug ring broken up, feds say SEATTLE -- Federal authorities announced Wednesday that they have dismantled a major drug trafficking ring that operated between Mexico, California and parts of Washington, including Lynnwood. [More] Herald Staff | July 3 Three-car crash blocks Highway 9 traffic for an hour LAKE STEVENS -- A three-car crash Wednesday evening sent one person to a hospital and blocked Highway 9 traffic for about an hour. [More] Herald Staff | July 2 Man rescued after jumping from U.S. 2 trestle EVERETT -- Police and fire crews Tuesday afternoon rescued a man who jumped off the U.S. 2 trestle in an apparent attempt to take his life. [More] Herald staff | July 1
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Disabled people will be left without a ride Mike Gantala has cerebral palsy, does volunteer work and is working with a job coach to find paid employment. Soon, though, the 27-year-old will have no way to get to his volunteer jobs at the Monroe Library and the Sky Valley Food Bank. [More] By Bill Sheets
Herald Writer | June 29 Sign tells drivers of I-405 access Roger Held of Monroe asks: While driving north on I-5 near the Alderwood mall, the carpool lane has a double white line with a sign that says you cannot cross the line. A little farther up the road it says there is no access to I-405. Shouldn't... [More] By Bill Sheets
Herald Writer | June 29 $9 million to be sought for U.S. 2 in federal transportation bill EVERETT -- If Congress passes a new $500 billion funding bill for transportation, it could mean help for dangerous local roads such as U.S. 2 and other projects in Snohomish County. [More] By Bill Sheets, Herald Writer | June 28 Drivers sue, say red-light camera tickets too costly A group of drivers has filed a lawsuit against nearly 20 Washington cities that operate red-light cameras. The drivers say the $124 fine for the ticket is excessive. [More] Herald Staff and News Services | June 26