Washington’s Summer Law Changes | Seattle News

Tricking Drivers to Drive Safer | Seattle News

Drivers are tricked into slowing down by clever road design—those white speed bars aren’t crosswalks but psychological nudges that make you feel faster, prompting caution before hazards. Narrow lanes, gateway signs with landscaping, and other subtle tweaks all work by manipulating perception to encourage safer speeds without traffic signals or signs. It’s not about rules—it’s about making your brain instinctively drive slower. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee9e203c766e27cd

Speed Cameras in Work Zones Expand | Seattle News

Speeding tickets in work zones are about safety, not revenue—starting July 1, fines are rising statewide as WSDOT ramps up its trailer-mounted camera program, already issuing over 85,000 tickets mostly to first-time offenders. Cameras don’t capture drivers’ faces, and tickets are non-moving violations, so your license and insurance stay untouched. Dispute a ticket online or via phone hearing, and the program’s expanding to 15 cameras by 2027, including eastern Washington. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cce3217a9c3532bd

Missing Teen Lynniah Lanzot | Seattle News

A 15-year-old girl, Lynniah Lanzot, has been missing for over two weeks since she left River Ridge High School on June 10th. Her family is desperately pleading for anyone with information to come forward — even the smallest detail could be the key to bringing her home. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is leading the search and urges the public to call 360-704-2740 with tips. Community advocates across western Washington are helping spread the word, urging everyone to look at her photo and share it widely. If you’ve seen her or have any info, contact authorities immediately — and if you do see her, call 911 right away. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb1ef539c8f9e5bb

Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballot Grace Period | Seattle News

The Supreme Court just cleared the way for mail-in ballots to still be counted if they’re postmarked by Election Day—even if they arrive a few days later. In a major ruling upholding Washington’s five-day grace period, the court, led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, emphasized that federal law values when a vote is cast, not when it physically arrives. While dissenters like Justice Alito argued for a stricter deadline, the majority stressed this buffer ensures every timely vote counts. The case, sparked in Mississippi, now sets a precedent for 18 other states and territories with similar rules. Election officials still urge voters to mail ballots at least a week early—or drop them off by 8 PM on Election Day—to avoid any risk. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6e58f7e1411bcb0a

Trash, Trashers, and Wild Rides | Seattle News

Turn trash into treasure with the Gambler 500 — where wild, custom-built cars race across public lands not for speed, but for scooping up litter. Born in 2014 as a dirt-road race, this now-iconic event flips the script: the more trash you haul, the bigger your win. It’s a high-octane scavenger hunt that’s also building community — participants bond over months of car-building, sharing life’s highs and lows like an unconventional family. Now spreading nationwide, the event’s spirit lives on through an app that empowers anyone to clean up year-round. It proves that when you mix creativity, fun, and purpose, even the wildest cars can help save the planet — one trash bag at a time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/02488ce699fbe007