Today, the Seattle PD's Aggressive Driver Response Team (yes, that's a thing) camped out on the West Seattle bridge, keeping their eyes peeled for drivers displaying, as indicated by the name, aggressive traits. And while they did nab some speeders and a handful of folks driving without insurance or other necessary paperwork, their biggest catch was for something that Washington drivers are notoriously awful at: staying out of restricted lanes. more ›

An HOV cheater, a pregnant pretender and a bill about dispensaries heads Gregoire's terrifying hands. more ›

If you've ever suffered through traffic on Seattle's major freeways, then you've already thought about it. Why not just buy a big doll, set it up in the passenger's seat, and use the HOV lane? It would be perfect! You wouldn't have to actually deal with another person (read: listen to whatever radio station you want), but your commute would be cut by at least ten minutes just as if you had offered to drive your neighbor into town. Every once in awhile, someone implements this genius strategy and inevitably gets caught, like this smart guy did on I-405 yesterday. We absolutely do not blame him for trying. more ›