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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.
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.
The Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission has fined CenturyLink $133,000 for failing to meet customer service response time requirements and for not providing necessary documentation. The fine is due to 178 violations, including a failure to connect customers to live representatives within 60 seconds. CenturyLink, the largest local phone company in Washington and part of Lumen Technologies, must settle the fine by December 30.
The Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission has fined CenturyLink $133,000 for multiple violations, including slow response times and failure to provide required documentation. This penalty is a result of 178 violations over nearly two years, raising concerns about customer service in the telecommunications sector.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Olympia after a domestic dispute turned violent, prompting his wife to flee with their child. The suspect faces multiple charges, including assault and unlawful imprisonment, following the incident early Saturday morning.
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.
Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, has announced her candidacy for a vice-chair at-large position with the Democratic National Committee, aiming to share Washington's successful strategies at the national level. Despite a national shift toward Republicanism, Washington maintained its Democratic stronghold in the 2024 elections, a significant achievement for the party.
Tumwater Mayor Pro Tem Leatta Dahlhoff has announced her candidacy for mayor after Mayor Debbie Sullivan decided not to seek reelection. With over 20 years of experience as an environmental chemist, Dahlhoff aims to improve public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life for Tumwater residents while advocating for a cleaner environment.
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 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.