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Seattle, WA – Drivers across Washington are being urged to use extreme caution this Blackout Wednesday, as one of the nation’s busiest drinking nights overlaps with heavy Thanksgiving travel along I-5, I-90, and SR-520.
According to Alcohol.org, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving—widely known as Blackout Wednesday or “Drinksgiving”—has become one of America’s top alcohol-consumption nights. Liquor orders surged 156% in 2022 compared to the prior Wednesday, while beer sales rose 85% and cocktail orders climbed 69%. Public-health officials say holiday stress, long weekends and pre-feast gatherings significantly contribute to binge drinking…