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Freight train burns, no injuries or damaged cargo
Oct. 1—QUINCY — On Saturday night a freight train lit on fire near Road W Northwest and Baird Springs Road Northwest, eight miles outside of Quincy. The fire started around 8:20 p.m. and was out by 8:40 p.m. Saturday night according to Grant County Fire District 3 Fire Chief, David Durfee. "I mean the incident took less than half an hour," Durfee said. According to Durfee, the locomotive's ...
It will now cost you more to ride Washington ferries
It has become an annual cost of passage. The 4.25% fare increase for Washington ferries goes into effect Tuesday. Starting October 1, a single-ride passenger ticket between downtown Seattle and Bainbridge Island will rise from $9.85 to $10.25. The fare for a standard car and driver on the same route will increase from $17.90 to $18.65.
WSDOT’s New Tool to Fight WA Construction Wait Time Traffic
With Vantage Bridge construction causing delays of several hours, WSDOT's new travel time feature on its website helps drivers navigate this and other trouble spots more efficiently. WSDOT Launches Travel Time Feature as Vantage Bridge Construction Causes Major Delays. They say knowledge is power, and in this case, I believe...
Haunted History: Fort Spokane Indian School
Fort Spokane Indian School, located in Washington state, was established in the late 19th century as a boarding school for Native American children. It was part of a broader effort to assimilate Indigenous populations into Euro-American culture, often through harsh and oppressive methods.
Here's when western Washington will see peak fall colors
WASHINGTON, USA — Earlier sunsets, cooling temperatures and maple and pumpkin treats in every grocery store. Fall is here. Many areas of western Washington are already seeing some color changes in leaves, but their peak fall colors are still days away. King County is expected to peak around Oct....
Western Washington Weather Update: Brief Showers Today with Rain Expected Friday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued its latest area forecast, indicating a weak system moving by to the north today, resulting in a few light showers but generally dry conditions throughout the day.
Gold Mining: Environmental Impact in Washington State
Gold mining in Washington State has a long history that has significantly impacted the environment, particularly in regions like the Cascade Mountains and along the Columbia River. In the 1800s no one was considering how gold mining would impact the environment. Over time, there were many significant impacts on the region.
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