Western Washington drivers are skipping out on Memorial Day travel amid high gas prices

SEATTLE — Gas prices are close to their highest level in four years as millions of Americans prepare to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend.

The national average for a gallon of gas hit $4.55 Friday, meanwhile Washingtonians are paying roughly $5.78/per gallon on average, according to AAA.

Despite the rising fuel prices, AAA is expecting roughly $39 million people to travel by car over the holiday weekend, which would exceed last year’s total…

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