Stanwood welcomes return of the train STANWOOD Members of the Twin City High School Class of 1959 remember well their first school field trip. [More] By Gale Fiege
Herald Writer | November 20 Northwest Briefly: State transportation worker killed by tree limb PORT ANGELES — The Washington state Department of Transportation says a 42-year-old employee died Thursday after he was hit by a falling tree limb while working to clear a slide on U.S. 101 near Port Angeles. [More] November 20
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Safety long a concern for road involved in fatal wreck Ron Melander heard a sound that startled him right out of bed early Saturday morning. He's heard plenty of cars run off the pavement over the year and a half he's lived at the sharp curve on North Road. Saturday was different. [More] By Oscar Halpert
Herald Writer | November 19 Skagit County shooting rampage suspect admits guilt MOUNT VERNON — A man who killed six people, including a Skagit County sheriff’s deputy, in a shooting rampage last year pleaded guilty Tuesday and will spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital or prison. [More] Herald staff and news services | November 18 Bothell driver hurt after accident with two trucks in Lynnwood LYNNWOOD — A woman was injured Tuesday morning when her car struck two trucks on I-5. [More] Herald staff | November 18 Edmonds man, 63, dies in three-vehicle collision EDMONDS — A 63-year-old Edmonds man died Tuesday after his van was sandwiched between two pickup trucks at a traffic light. [More] Herald staff | November 18 Teens text while driving in frightening numbers A quarter of U.S. teens ages 16 to 17 who have cell phones say they text while driving, and almost half of Americans ages 12 to 17 say theyve been in cars with someone who texted while behind the wheel, according to a report released Monday by... [More] The Washington Post | November 17 Street Smarts: Safety first when stopping for pedestrians Don Gardner of Arlington writes: There is only one marked sidewalk for pedestrians and bicycles along the south side of 172nd Street NE (Highway 531) west of I-5. The north side of the road has no shoulder, just a deep ditch. When I approach... [More] By Bill Sheets
Herald Writer | November 16