narrows

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Those include some of the most destructive in recent memory, such as the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake and the 1971 Sylmar earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Most toll roads charge all lanes, like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Highway 99 tunnel and the Highway 520 floating bridge.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

If you count other expenses — cash toll-takers at the Narrows, equipment, postage, credit card fees, enforcement and consultants — the tab reached $54.8 million statewide, out of $196 million total tolls paid.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

River called the Glendale Narrows, where trees and vegetation have grown over the years and some river enthusiasts kayak.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2024

By the time we sailed through the Narrows and into the harbor, we had twelve big lobsters in a bushel basket fitted with a lid.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk