Oregon and Idaho are also considering abolishing Daylight Saving Time. People want the extra hour of light in the evening rather than the extra hour in the morning.
Last Sunday, July 23rd, the new Driving Under the Influence of Electronics law went into effect. But as people read it, a lot more is being uncovered. It now appears it's the Driving Under the Influence of Electronics, Coffee, Beverages, Food, Blinking--Lord knows what else.
Although the law was signed by Governor Inslee Monday, it will not go into effect until January 1, 2019. But when it does, your wallet will be $136 lighter if you're busted.
Keep your radar detector and shut off your smart phone…that is if you want to speed. Thanks to modern technology and the new Highway Electronic Radio Enforcement Squad (HERES), if you are speeding while your smart phone is turned on, you could end up with a ticket tacked on to your cell phone bill.