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Tolls on existing I-5 bridge will help pay for the new span linking Oregon and Washington
When construction starts on a new Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River in early 2026, drivers will begin paying tolls on the existing span between Washington and Oregon. That’s the plan. Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama wanted to know Tuesday whether tolling would proceed if construction is delayed. There’s no answer yet, he learned at […] The post Tolls on existing I-5 bridge will help pay for the new span linking Oregon and Washington appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Road rage shootings up 200% in WA since 2014, data shows
SEATTLE - Road rage shootings have spiked 450% nationally and have doubled in Washington since 2014. Nonprofit newsroom The Trace reports that since 2014, gun-involved road rage incidents have nearly quintupled. One in four of those people shot by angry drivers were killed. According to The Trace’s analysis of data...
Ellensburg senior living center throws 102nd birthday party for WWII veteran
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — A senior living center in Ellensburg is celebrating the birthday of a local World War II veteran with friends, family, and even community members making an appearance. Ernest Altice or commonly known as Ernie, celebrated his 102nd birthday Monday at Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, a place...
Chehalis man convicted Tuesday for repeat voting in the 2022 general election
A Chehalis man charged in late 2023 for voting twice -- once in Oregon and once in Washington -- during the 2022 general election was found guilty of a felony repeat voter charge in Lewis ...
Washington wins grant to acquire 9,700 acres of forestland in Central Cascades
Washington has secured a $15.3 million federal grant for the purchase of nearly 10,000 acres of forestland around the headwaters of the Yakima River, near Cle Elum. The Department of Natural Resources, which would manage the land once the sale is complete, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture award on Monday and noted $5.7 million […] The post Washington wins grant to acquire 9,700 acres of forestland in Central Cascades appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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