Simone Carter

Commuters who take the Tacoma Narrows Bridge know that it’s no stranger to emergency repairs. So what would it take to fix it? The Narrows is just one of the state’s bridges in need of mending. About 1 in 10 of Washington’s spans are more than 80 years ol... See more

Follow Tacoma Narrows Bridge is on WA’s ‘critical’ list. It will need $180M in repairs Simone Carter Mon, April 20, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Scott Pierson Trail runs across... See more

WA audit: Just 16% of veteran officers have finished required police training Washington’s police accountability law — the first of its kind in the nation — requires law enforcement officers to complete mental-health and violence de-escalation training. A... See more

The findings announced Monday come from a group of child well-being and safety organizations: The Anxious Generation Movement, Smartphone Free Childhood US, Institute for Families and Technology, and Becca Schmill Foundation. The report analyzes whether s... See more

WA gets ‘F’ in new report card for lack of statewide school cellphone bans Washington is taking home an “F” grade for failing to adopt a statewide ban on cellphones in schools last session, according to a new report. The findings announced Monday come fro... See more