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    Articles by Ben Watanabe
    Mid-afternoon traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Nov. 22 near Everett. Dan Bates/The Herald
    Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic
    By Ben Watanabe • November 24, 2021 10:30 am

    Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.

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    Traffic moves along I-405 between Highway 522 and Highway 527 where WSDOT received the approval to build a second express toll lane on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 in Bothell, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    State gets environmental OK for second I-405 toll...
    By Ben Watanabe • August 24, 2021 8:35 am

    Toll lanes would be added in both directions on the stretch between Highway 522 and Highway 527.

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    In a zipper merge, cars continue in their lanes and then take turns at the point where the lanes meet. (Koenb via Wikimedia Commons)
    Do Washington drivers need to learn the zipper...
    By Ben Watanabe • February 28, 2021 5:30 am

    Legislators propose requiring zipper merge instruction in drivers education and in license test.

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    Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo
    State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home...
    By Ben Watanabe • November 15, 2020 1:24 pm

    Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

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    Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42
    Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42
    By Ben Watanabe • September 27, 2019 9:10 pm

    Jarred Rome was in town for his induction into the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame.

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    Alaska Air adds Palm Springs to Paine Field schedule
    Alaska Air adds Palm Springs to Paine Field...
    By Ben Watanabe • June 6, 2019 11:07 am

    Daily service between Everett and the California desert begins Nov. 5.

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    With ‘Game of Thrones’ ending, it’s time for a proper feast
    With ‘Game of Thrones’ ending, it’s time for...
    By Ben Watanabe • May 15, 2019 1:30 am

    How to make a meal inspired by the Lannisters’ and Starks’ world, fit for the King in the North.

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    Yoga for horses exists, and it’s exactly what you think it is
    Yoga for horses exists, and it’s exactly what...
    By Ben Watanabe • April 18, 2019 1:30 am

    A Snohomish-area veterinarian teaches equine stretches important to health and performance.

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    Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on “Naked and Afraid”
    Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on...
    By Ben Watanabe • March 16, 2019 1:30 am

    Max Djenohan did a 14-day challenge in reality TV jungle last year. He went back for another round.

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    • Investigation: $7.7M ferry accident caused by lack of ‘situational awareness’
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    • What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
    • Man with IEDs said neighbors tried to ‘microwave’ him | Podcast

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