BURLINGTON — The Washington State Patrol said drunken driving and speed were factors in a collision on Highway 20 near Burlington that killed 73-year-old Gordon Strong of Anacortes.
Troopers said 62-year-old Douglas Horton of Seattle rear-ended Strong’s car Tuesday night at a stop light.
Horton was not injured. He was jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide.
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The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.
The 18-year-old victim remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.
Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.
The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.
His final spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry the approach.
The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.
The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.
In April, prosecutors allege, Lucas Cartwright hit Clayton Perry with his car, killing him on the island near Everett.
The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.
Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will assume the temporary role March 1.
The good news? Except for Thursday, the National Weather Service expects little rain this week.
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