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Micki Gamez

Micki Gamez grew up in Germany, but her family is from Austin, Texas! Micki has done radio all over the country, and now lives in Seattle with her family. Micki's guilty pleasure is swimming in Lake Washington.

Overgrown vegetation no match for SDOT’s eco-friendly contractors … goats!  

"They are an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to control vegetation on public land."
3 years ago

King County Water Taxi continues service during the fall, winter amid high demand

As other transit operations cut back their fall and winter services, King County Water Taxi has decided to stay open seven days a week, through most of the day.
3 years ago

Kitsap Ferries ends its summer fast ferry weekend service

The seasonal Fast-Ferry System and supporting bus service are coming to a scheduled end for the year at Kitsap Ferries.
3 years ago

Washington state has some of the most aggressive drivers in the nation, according to study

Washington ranks ninth in the nation when it comes to aggressive drivers, according to a Forbes Advisor study
3 years ago

Most major transit services are cutting back on routes

Just like the ferries, Sound Transit and King County Metro are reducing some of its services this fall due to staffing shortages.
3 years ago

Wildfire smoke comes every year, do Washingtonians even care?

74% of responders agree the threat of wildfires has increased dramatically; however, only one in three households admits to preparing for them.
3 years ago

Redmond cracks down on loud vehicles with ‘muffler patrols’

Last weekend, Redmond Police conducted an emphasis patrol on modified mufflers due to the many complaints from businesses and homeowners about the noise.
3 years ago

Washington state’s auto fatalities surge in 2022, study says

With the fatal crashes and DUI arrests on pace to surpass last year's numbers, it begs the question, what's causing this high rate of fatalities?
3 years ago

Seattle ranks No. 1 for domestic Labor Day travel

Travel for Labor Day weekend is up nationally and the number one destination is Seattle, according to AAA Insurance.
3 years ago

With seatbelt use down, car crash fatalities have risen 20%

According to a new federal government study, seatbelt use is down and fatality crashes are up
3 years ago

Sharing the road with school buses again

School buses are now equipped with cameras and if you are caught breaking the law, it could mean a hefty ticket slapped on your driving record.
3 years ago

Summer sealing project repairs 200 Seattle streets

This past winter was hard on Seattle's roads, causing thousands of potholes. Using a special sealant, crews repaired over 200 Seattle streets in two weeks.
3 years ago

Kitsap Transit bans large e-scooters from ferry, citing safety concerns

Kitsap Transit will no longer allow large electric scooters on the Fast Ferry to Bremerton, and will also limit how many smaller scooters will be allowed.
3 years ago

Kitsap Transit gets nearly $1M to help address frequent ferry delays and cancellations

 Since the start of the pandemic, just like other ferry services, Kitsap Fast Ferry has had its share of cancellations, getting so bad at points that these cancellations would happen daily.
3 years ago

Whatcom County’s Lummi Island is getting a new ferry

The Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million grant to replace the 60-year-old Whatcom Chief ferry with a new and improved electric-hybrid ferry.
3 years ago

Seafair returns after 3-year hiatus: an event guide to 2022’s festivities

Seafair is known as the most famous Northwest summer event. Postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's back
3 years ago

Councilmember Morales challenges mayor’s approach to homelessness, wants more permanent housing

Morales stated the city has been moving the homeless from one neighborhood to another for years and it only creates a nuisance for neighbors.
3 years ago

SDOT completed nearly 2,300 miles of sidewalk with ‘Levy to Move Seattle’ program

The Levy to Move Seattle program has repaired up to 225 blocks of damaged sidewalks in urban centers and villages.
3 years ago

Seattle Schools strives to modernize student transportation with new bus company

Zum will provide a more modern approach to how children ride the bus with tracking capabilities once they board.
3 years ago

Traffic changes on Alaskan Way are still an issue for storefronts

Traffic changes on Alaskan Way between Marion and Union streets have shifted as Seattle's waterfront construction continues.
3 years ago

Neighborhoods with high dog-ownership rates tied to fewer incidents of homicide, study says

An Ohio State University study concludes that having dogs in your neighborhood can help ward off crime.
3 years ago

Citizens’ group seeks to slow Whatcom’s uptick in trailhead smash and grab robberies

Trailhead smash and grab robberies are on pace to break local records in 2022, A Whatcom County citizens' group is looking to change that.
3 years ago

Seattle City Light is bringing EV2 curbside charging to a neighborhood near you

Good news for those who are considering owning an electric vehicle but don't know where to charge it
3 years ago

Western Washington 4th of July fireworks: where to watch and when

Where and when to watch fireworks for this year's 4th of July celebrations around Western Washington.
3 years ago