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Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay a hospital's full bills. A jury found the insurer liable for fraud and awarded the hospital $421 million. Watch @tchristianmiller.bsky.social break down his investigation 👇

We're taking advantage of the warm weather by getting a jump start on summer maintenance. Kudos to our crews on the Olympic Peninsula today who sealed cracks on SR 104 and cleared drains on US 101 in Port Angeles. Both crews kept travel going in both directions throughout the work.

On Ramp Closed at US 101 NB at MP 353.81 near Skookum Creek beginning at 4:03 pm on April 16, 2025 until further notice. View on map

In April, expect temporary traffic lights and one-way alternating traffic on US 101 between Ruby Beach and Kalaloch during the day. Crews are preparing a fish passage site for construction. View on map

The SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed to all vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians until further notice. The closure means there is no access across the bridge. View on map

Hood Canal Bridge Alert. The bridge closed to traffic at 1:32 PM Wednesday, April 16. Marine opening in progress. Travelers should expect delays up to 60 minutes. View on map

Rd work on I-5 SB from MP 119.01 near Steilacoom-Dupont Rd to MP 120.3 near Jblm Main Gate beginning at 8:58 pm on April 15, 2025 until about 4:30 am on April 16, 2025. View on map

Rd work on US 12 both directions at MP 7.81 near Clemons Rd beginning at 8:18 am on April 16, 2025 until about 1:00 pm. View on map

We go to work to fix the road. But, far too often we end up jumping out of the way of speeding vehicles. It's happened to some of us on many occasions. Every driver has a role. Our lives depend on it. Eyes on the road.

Rd work on SR 507 both directions at MP 8 beginning at 9:13 am on April 16, 2025 until about 4:00 pm. View on map

Rd work on US 101 both directions at MP 300.67 near Buckhorn Rd beginning at 9:36 am on April 16, 2025 until about 3:00 pm. View on map

Rd work on SR 109 both directions from MP 39 near Capoeman Dr to MP 40 near Quinault Nation Reservation Boundary beginning at 7:12 am on April 16, 2025 until about 1:00 pm. View on map

On I-5 SB at SR 16 (MP 132) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the center lane. View on map

Heads up: Boulder police have closed down northbound Foothills Parkway at Pearl due to a five-car crash. Avoid the area. (Per Boulder police on X)

Former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck, who won a Super Bowl in his nine-year career and was the father of two quarterbacks including Seahawks legend Matt Hasselbeck, died Monday. He was 70. sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-...

All lanes of EB SR 16 will close from 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 to 4 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 to maintain tolling equipment. The 24th St Northwest on-ramp to EB SR 16 will close at 8 p.m. During the closure all vehicles will be routed through the toll booth plaza before continuing to dri View on map

she’s so fluffy and cute

We're halfway done with in-depth inspections at the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge. Each weekday this week, expect several draw span closures to traffic. See the schedule --> hoodcanalbridge.com

🚧See construction? 🦥Slow down. In a work zone, you might see changes in the roadway, such as shifted lanes and reduced speed limits. Help keep our crews safe. Slow down and pay close attention to your surroundings as you drive through our work zones.

Rd work on SR 16 WB at MP 7.5 near Tacoma Narrows Bridge East-End beginning at 7:11 pm on April 12, 2025 until about 6:00 am on April 13, 2025. View on map

Mia is a beautiful kitty with a lovely calm nature

On I-5 NB at S 56th St (MP 131) there is a collision blocking the 2 right lanes. The State Patrol has arrived on the scene. View on map

Look at this boy

lucky this thing has expansion holes

she visits me for 10-15 minutes of scritching once or twice a day

he’s roof camping again

All lanes of EB SR 16 will close from 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 to 4 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 to maintain tolling equipment. The 24th St Northwest on-ramp to EB SR 16 will also be closed. During the closure all vehicles will be routed through the toll booth plaza before continuing to dri View on map

Collision on I-5 SB at MP 124.64 near Gravelly Lake Dr SW beginning at 4:03 pm on April 11, 2025 until further notice. The three left lanes are blocked. View on map

I patted a dog while I was out

ICYMI Overnight lane closures for repairs on WB SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Two left lanes - 7 p.m. Fri, April 11 to 5 a.m. Sat April 12. Two right lanes and the ramp from Jackson Ave - 7 p.m. Sat, April 12 to 5 a.m. Sun, April 13. Real time info at wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...

In April, expect temporary traffic lights and one-way alternating traffic on US 101 near Mansfield Rd south of Forks. Crews are preparing a fish passage site for construction. View on map

good morning

People working on the roads are our family members, friends and co-workers. They deserve to go home at the end of their shift. Please slow down and pay attention in work zones. #workzonesafetyawareness

puddins and his emotional support sock [mine, on my foot]

Update 6:00 PM : On I-5 SB just south of Portland Ave (MP 135) there is a collision blocking the HOV lane. Fire Assistance and the Incident Response Team have arrived on the scene. View on map

Two American Airlines jets, including one carrying at least six members of Congress from New York and New Jersey, clipped wings on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington on Thursday, officials said.

Our cat came home today! Thin as a rake but whole and purring and hasn't left laps all night. Not sure how she found her way home after four weeks but she did ❤️❤️❤️

Proud to join the Former US Surgeon General and the @aftunion.bsky.social for our second national town hall. The topic will be a focus on both youth mental health and ADHD, concerns that impact many. As always, this is entirely free and we hope you’ll join us! sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...

Breaking News: Scientists from the University of the Basque Country have discovered a groundbreaking molecule, WIN55.212-2, that reverses early cognitive damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

Say hello to Ume, our endangered Malayan tapir calf, who recently turned two months old and now weighs a healthy 115 pounds! From wobbly first steps to confident little trots (and the occasional zoomie!), Ume is growing fast and thriving under the watchful eye of her mom, Yuna. 🌸

good morning

LOL -- after White House officials said earlier in the day that Elon Musk would not be at today's cabinet meeting, there he is!

the little tucked up feet

𝗡𝗼𝘄: A judge has ruled that Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about a voting-tech company, igniting a legal firestorm. The verdict sends shockwaves through the media landscape. www.npr.org/2025/04/09/n...

Rd work on SR 300 both directions at MP 2 near NE Sand Hill Rd beginning at 7:35 am on April 10, 2025 until further notice. View on map