Ken Poore

Like to get out and enjoy what we have in Washington. When not doing that, I do consulting, IT strategy, technology, software engineering management, prog mgmt

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@seattleiscrazy @kedlinco @SnoqualmiePass @wspd6pio Drivers licenses are one thing, but Commercial DLs are not issued to non-documented drivers.

Also, this equipment very likely originated out of state, so WA licensing is not relevant.

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@TechnoTroph @SnoqualmiePass @wspd6pio Both lanes are rated at 15ft 9in.

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@TrueOmega1618 @SnoqualmiePass @wspd6pio This isn't a tanker truck; it's petroleum processing equipment headed to the Willow Project in Alaska. See the info printed on the back of the payload.

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@schassis_eddi @SnoqualmiePass @komonews @wspd6pio https://t.co/vMERef3Kgl

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@kedlinco @SnoqualmiePass @wspd6pio This couldn't happen at a worse time, as any new concrete curing will need to wait for the right weather (typically sunny and dry)...while we're heading right into the cloudiest seasons.

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@seattleiscrazy @kedlinco @SnoqualmiePass @wspd6pio Why? This was a commercial convoy, apparently carrying ConocoPhillips equipment to Alaska, with several other vehicles and pilot cars. The only relevant question is how this happened and how much their insurance will cover this.

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@MartijnFSnl @RentonpdWA @wspd2pio @kentpd @CovingtonWash @AlgonaPD1 @AuburnWAPolice @FedWayPD @SeaTacWA Um, no. Speed does not contribute to 100% of accidents. Many types of accidents have nothing to do with exceeding the speed limit. What about a tire blowout or debris on the roadway? Medical emergency/fainting? Falling asleep? Distracted driving? Driving while impaired? etc....

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@Dirkxes @jerimiah797 @wsdot Technology can and should be used to prevent people from driving on a revoked license, but it's hardly ever used.

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@AvatarDomy Only in the eyes of AI; definitely not a real, single-frame photograph. Too bad people are passing these off as real.

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@wspd2pio Wow that'll take some time to clear. Hope the injuries were not serious.

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@JohnKaster Yeah; they did a decent job in the first 1.75 quarters, then the wheels came off and the entire D imploded. Holding the Eagles to just 7 pts for so long was admirable, though.

In the AFC game, you can't feel any worse than that guy who did the late hit on the second-to-last play

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@weatherchaser5 @The_Weatherman2 @TheNewsChick @SnoqualmiePass @NWSSeattle @komonews @KING5Seattle @KIRO7Seattle @fox13seattle @wsdot @wspd2pio I saw at least 2 non-AWD and unchained sedans stopped dead in the center lanes with skidmarks indicating they were sliding sideways. It's not just the trucks causing the problems....

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@ScottSeattleWx @wx_washington My mom and uncle witnessed this first-hand and at least my (older) uncle has vivid memories of it, including the dog and owner trying to get off.
Their dad was based at Ft. Lewis and drove them over when they heard what was going on.

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@stoked_i_am @BethH132 @wsdot_north Strange their web page doesn't show it on the alerts for SR-20; only on the Mountain Pass page.

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@JohnKaster @YouTubeTV YouTube fell off my short list for Live TV when I discovered they don't support surround sound.

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@DanRather Cascade Pass, North Cascades National Park, Washington.

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@DanRather Roy's Peak, South Island, New Zealand.

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@Mitch_Pittman @NCascadesNPS Lovely! I miss that spot in the clouds...

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@angryseattle I lol'ed when I first saw that. WTF. How about https://t.co/YzPu4EzwST. or freecovidtest.

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@magpiekilljoy This happens on a near daily basis on interstates out west in the winter, including I-90 just 40 miles east of Seattle. Yes, most people are better prepared, but the few that are not are the ones who usually cause the spinouts and accidents, contributing to road closures.