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Faster speeds allowed on Highway 522
The speed limit was lifted to 60 mph between the Snohomish River and Monroe.
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Free car seat checkups kick off Child Passenger Safety Week
About eight of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly, according to Safe Kids Snohomish County.
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What’s your best bang for the buck in the toll lanes?
The higher the toll rate, the more time you’re likely to save by driving in the I-405 express…
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No earlier start for I-405 shoulder driving — at least, not yet
Street Smarts reader Dave Heinke, of Lake Stevens, writes: “I’m a daily driver on I-405 between Everett and…
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Back-to-school means refresher course for drivers
Students head back to classes across Snohomish County this week. Here are some back-to-school driving refreshers.
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Drivers support toll option, but skeptical about effectiveness
BOTHELL — Those who drive I-405 since carpool lanes were converted to toll lanes two years ago have…
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Bothell leans European with its new multiway boulevard
BOTHELL — Our fascination with European traffic imports continues.
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Travel tips if you want to drive down to see the eclipse
Planning to go see the total eclipse?
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This elite Lake Stevens athlete competes in combat boots
LAKE STEVENS — Sgt. Grant Reimers, of Lake Stevens, was named the Army Guard’s Soldier of the Year…
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Plan ahead: Long car trips with kids don’t have to be awful
The temperature outside read 100 degrees and the air conditioning was not working. A two-hour delay still loomed…
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Washington State Road Trip Bingo
Street Smarts hit the road with two young children for a 1,450-mile journey — and survived to tell…
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Short green light at Everett intersection remains a problem
Roadwork brings some unintended consequences.
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2 Mill Creek neighborhoods to get rough-riding roads repaved
MILL CREEK — The City Council agreed at its July 25 meeting to proceed with grinding and repaving…
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Missing lane markings at shopping complex are owner’s duty
Street Smarts reader Julie Hanner, of Marysville, worries about the fender bender potential for drivers turning into the…
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Turning? Stay in your lane to let the other car turn, too
It’s not coloring. Still, it’d be handy to have some lines so you know where to stay.
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New traffic signal going in at busy Lynnwood intersection
LYNNWOOD — A new traffic signal is going in at a crash-prone intersection near Alderwood mall.
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Volunteers needed to help train computers to save motorists
What if computers could help prevent traffic deaths before they happen?
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New shoulder lane drives down I-405 tolls at north end
BOTHELL — Drivers who commute along I-405 are seeing lower evening tolls thanks to the new shoulder lane.
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Settle in for even longer US 2, I-90 mountain pass commutes
GOLD BAR — More paving work is planned for U.S. 2 starting Monday, adding still more time to…