Many thousands of people pass through Washington's light-rail stations every day without incident, but these crowds can provide effective cover for anyone who wants to inflict injury on someone else. A recent shooting incident at the Westlake light-rail station left one man dead, two men injured and the police searching for suspect.
Stage barrier collapse injures dozens, including four seriously
Stage barriers in Washington and throughout the country are a familiar sight at outdoor events, especially musical performances. Audience members frequently press against these barriers for a better view of the performers. Whether they succeed is a question that has never been conclusively answered. When the audience at a Saturday night performance at the Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle pressed against a stage barrier, the barrier collapsed and more than two dozen persons suffered injuries. No one commented on whether they achieved a better view.
What are Washington’s teen driving laws?
Does it feel like just yesterday you were sending your child off to school for the first time? Now, your child is a teenager and preparing to obtain their driver’s license. It’s amazing how fast time flies.
