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A 56-year-old man tragically died after being struck by two vehicles on Martin Way in Olympia on Monday night. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation, showing no signs of impairment. This incident raises ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in urban areas.
A 56-year-old man tragically died after being struck by two vehicles on Martin Way in Olympia late Monday night. Both drivers remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, raising concerns about pedestrian safety in urban areas.
A 56-year-old man tragically lost his life after being struck by two vehicles on Martin Way in Olympia late Monday night. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, showing no signs of impairment.
Western Washington is preparing for a wet Christmas as an atmospheric river approaches, bringing heavy rain and mountain snow. Meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch from the National Weather Service forecasts multiple weather fronts impacting the region from Christmas afternoon through Saturday, though they are expected to be less severe than prior storms.
A major winter storm is expected to hit Washington State on Christmas, potentially disrupting holiday travel and causing road closures. Residents should stay informed about weather updates and prepare for adverse conditions.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has fined CenturyLink $133,000 for failing to meet customer service response time requirements and for not providing necessary documentation, with 178 violations recorded between March 2022 and February 2024.
CenturyLink has been fined $133,000 by the Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission for failing to meet customer service response time regulations and for not providing necessary documentation. The violations, totaling 178, occurred from March 2022 to February 2024, highlighting significant customer service issues within the telecommunications sector in Washington.
A winter storm is expected to impact travel in Washington State over Christmas, with heavy snow in the Cascade Mountains and high winds in Northwest Washington. The National Weather Service has issued warnings, and the Washington State Department of Transportation advises travelers to prepare for road closures and ensure their vehicles are winter-ready.
Lacey Fire District 3 Chief Steve Brooks will retire at the end of the year after nearly 34 years in fire and EMS. Jennifer Schmidt, currently the deputy chief of operations, will succeed him, becoming one of only five female fire chiefs in Washington, bringing extensive experience in managing first responders and overseeing training programs.
Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson has appointed Kathryn Leathers to lead the Department of Retirement Systems, which manages retirement plans for nearly 1 million public employees in the state. Leathers will officially start her role on January 15.