In late March, President Obama declared 7 Washington counties (King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Skagit, Skamania, and Wahkiakum) eligible for federal funding for repair, clean up, and replacement of damaged public facilities due to severe weather, mudslide, and flooding damage caused … Continue reading →
Recent snowfall in Western Washington has made for exceedingly dangerous driving conditions. On February 24, 2011, the icy conditions in Thurston County caused an SUV carrying a mother and four young children to slide off the road and roll over … Continue reading →
The Washington State Department of Transportation has over 150 active projects on Washington roads and transit systems, even in the difficult winter months. As a result, many of these projects cause delays or detours. If you’re planning a trip on … Continue reading →
As the cold winter weather sets in, many of us become sick. According to the CDC, the flu season usually reaches its height in January or February. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine, as well as the time-tested prevention … Continue reading →
Washington State’s Department of Health has produced a collection of fact sheets regarding many of the fall and winter dangers that face Washingtonians. Before the next round of wild weather hits, take a few minutes to review their recommendations. Every … Continue reading →