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• Lawmakers OK tire socks for traction in snow

  March 2, 2012 in News, Region Tire socks are fabric covers that slip over wheels to give drivers better traction in the snow. They originated in Scandinavia and now they may roll on Washington highways. 11

• Clark: Snow unearthed more than 1 maroon, if you catch my drift

  January 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 It’s been a long time since we’ve had any actual huffing-puffing blizzards like the storms that dumped on us this week. And a lot of you Spokane drivers have apparently … 3

• Getting There: AAA expects increase in holiday drivers

  November 21, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A1 Last week’s early round of snow and ice may have drivers nervous about venturing out this Thanksgiving. But officials said there is no reason to fear if you are prepared …

• Getting There: On snowy roadways, slower is smarter

  November 29, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A1 Now that the weather has our attention, it’s probably a good time to check in with the highway patrol on how to stay safe on the road this winter. Washington … 2

• Getting There: Corridor bridge girders installed

  October 11, 2010 in City on Page A1 Construction of the North Spokane Corridor took a big jump forward in recent days with the installation of bridge girders at the future Wandermere interchange at U.S. Highway 395. The …

• Getting There: Road-sharing just got easier

  September 27, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A1 The Howard Street corridor in Spokane from Fourth Avenue to Buckeye Street is being turned into a bicycle route. In addition, a bicycle loop is being marked off in the … 33

• A little preparation goes a long way on snowy roads

  December 22, 2008 in City on Page A1 On his way to work last week – a day before the big storm – Spokane sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Reagan spotted a driver unable to merge onto U.S. Highway 195 … 1

• Slush, sliding, whiteouts: wintry words of wisdom

  December 3, 2007 in City on Page A1 Slow down. Increase your following distance. Check your equipment. Most people have heard all the winter driving warnings. But what’s a driver to do when faced with specific, very bad …