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Myth Busters Snowplow Edition – Winter Overtime Jackpot?

Many think driving a snowplow for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in north central Washington would be an easy job with lots of overtime. Easy? Not really. Mentally and physically taxing for 10-hour stretches, maybe even longer? Oh yeah. Marcus Bellissimo has more.

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North Cascades Highway Reopens Ahead of Schedule

State Route 20 – the North Cascades Highway – reopened for 2017 at 11 a.m. yesterday. Opening for the upcoming summer season not only provides drivers another option to cross the Cascades but reconnects US Bike Route 10 between Skagit and Okanogan counties. WSDOT crews were able to speed up the projected eight week reopening with…

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WSDOT Asking Holiday Travelers to Plan Ahead

With Christmas on a weekend this year and significant snowfall in the last couple days, the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers to plan ahead, give yourself extra time and slow down during holiday travels. Jeff Adamson, spokesman for the DOT’s North Central region, joins Chris in the KOHO studio to talk about winter…

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Mountain Pass Driving as Snow Level Drops, Ski Resorts Open

Snow is falling in the upper elevations and the Washington State Department of Transportation implemented the annual closures of Cayuse and Chinook Passes and the North Cascades Highway. Today is also opening day for the Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, which means a significant increase in traffic over US 2. Spokesman for the DOT’s North Central…

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WSDOT Prepares for Winter Weather, Mountain Pass Conditions

With the current storm systems hitting the Pacific Northwest, it’s putting winter weather on the minds of Washington State Department of Transportation officials. Local DOT spokesman Jeff Adamson joins Chris in the KOHO studio to wrap up construction season, this weekend’s storm systems hitting the Northwest and looking ahead towards winter driving.

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