Everett-Bellingham WA
Teen drivers are not wearing their seat belts
1 in 4 teens does not buckle up when they are driving with other teen drivers. 84% of teens believe that other teenagers don’t use their seatbelt every time they get in the car.
Across these diverse counties, residents and visitors encounter gorgeous mountain views, extensive waterways, the beautiful Puget Sound, and the vast network of San Juan Islands.
Whatcom County has a population of approximately 200,000. The county seat and largest city is Bellingham. The county name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water."
The largest industries in Whatcom County include manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Whatcom County is the location of Western Washington University.
As of the 2010 census, its population was 78,506. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor. Its name reflects the fact that it is composed entirely of islands. It contains two large islands, Whidbey and Camano, and seven smaller islands - Baby, Ben Ure, Deception, Kalamut, Minor, Smith, and Strawberry.
San Juan County is a county located in the Salish Sea in the far northwestern corner of Washington State. As of the 2010 census, its population was 15,769. Of the hundreds of islands in the county, only 60 islands are inhabited.
Skagit County, with a population of 116,901, is situated in the gorgeous Skagit Valley. The county seat and largest city is Mount Vernon. The majestic Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. Running through the valley is the powerful Skagit River flowing westward toward the beautiful San Juan Islands.
Snohomish County, with a population of 772,501, is the third-most populous county in Washington. The county seat and largest city is Everett. The county is located between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish County begins 12 miles north of Seattle, a little under 100 miles south of Vancouver, and a short ferry ride away from the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula. Snohomish County is home to over 20,000 businesses, ranging from small family farms specializing in organic foods, to the world’s largest advanced manufacturing facility producing state-of art aerospace equipment.
The climate is generally mild and typical of the Puget Sound region. The year-long average daily high and low temperatures are 59 and 44.1 °F. The western region of the Northwest Interior has a marine oceanic climate that is strongly influenced by the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains, and gets an average of 42 inches of rain per year.
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Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Pacific Northwest personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
1 in 4 teens does not buckle up when they are driving with other teen drivers. 84% of teens believe that other teenagers don’t use their seatbelt every time they get in the car.
As the temperatures rise and people are more eager to get out and about, here are some tips to ensure safety and avoid car accidents.
The AAA researchers say the percentage of Washington drivers involved in fatal accidents who had recently used marijuana more than doubled from 8% in 2013 to 17% in 2014.
Put your activity down and keep your eyes on the road. You never know when a kid may jump out or the car ahead of you stop unexpectedly.
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In a survey conducted by Insurance.com regarding teen driving, it revealed that 29 percent of parents allowed cellphone usage while driving, one-third of parents let their teens drive with underage passengers and 30 percent let them drive at night.
While some states are safer to drive in then others, Seattle is ranked as one of the cities with the worst drivers in the nation. Seattle and Washington state car accidents are becoming more frequent.
Whether they do not care or think they will be able to get away with it, drinking and driving will lead to car accidents in Washington State. To help combat the issue of drinking and driving in Seattle and across Washington, here are some statistics about drinking and driving and car wrecks.
From drunk drivers to distracted drivers or even drivers in a rush, dealing with bad drivers can not only be frustrating but dangerous as well.
To deal with bad Washington state drivers here are a few tips to stay safe and avoid a car wreck or collision...
This claim is going to be an interesting one to follow. Stay tuned to see if the courts hold companies like Snapchat liable for the stupid behaviors of their customers.