A few last words before you hang up

Published 10:46 pm Sunday, June 8, 2008

Early warning: The state’s new “hang up and drive” law goes into effect soon.

If you’re the guy driving 45 on the freeway because you’re lost in conversation, this is for your own good. The rest of us needed to make these fantasies about ramming your back bumper go away.

If you get ticketed for DWY (driving while yakking), there is some good news. A Web site is offering a free headset to anyone who gets a ticket. All you have to do is call 1-800-HEADSETS.

If you’re in a hurry, jot that number down so you can call from your car.

Bobby Engram is doing his talking on the sidelines. The Seahawks’ top receiver says he might not honor the last year of his contract.

Meanwhile, the Mariners keep flashing subliminal messages on the Jumbotron, urging Richie Sexson to hold out. He keeps showing up for work anyway.

An Oregon teacher gets to keep her job after taping a student to a chair.

You really can’t blame her for resorting to masking tape. Elmer’s glue never holds well enough.

And an Oregon couple recently completed climbs to their state’s 100 highest summits. You could call them the highest Oregonians — and that’s really saying something.