1918: When traffic cops had a whole lot more to doRemember how the city’s Pedestrian Master Plan contained notes about jaywalking stings that, as Damon found, turned out to be something a ton less sexy? Well, If your afternoon commute takes you anywhere within the vicinity of the intersection of Aloha and Dexter Ave., or Stone Avenue North, mind the pedestrian crosswalks as Seattle Police will be conducting those pedestrian stingscrosswalk emphasis operations throughout the remainder of the day. If your preferred conveyance is a car, failure to yield will earn you a $124 fine. Those with more green forms of transpo get off only slightly easier. Blow through a crosswalk on your fixed gear and the fine is $103, bikers.
More Stories From This Author
Rivian and Lucid could see direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington customers is…
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • March 2, 2026 6:12 pm
Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide
The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.
By
Joshua Solorzano • March 2, 2026 4:30 pm
SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
By
Ray Miller-Still • February 27, 2026 11:30 am
