Record-breaking travel expected for Washingtonians this May

Memorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, according to AAA data released yesterday.

By the numbers: 45.1 million Americans, including from Washington state, are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home between May 22 and May 26.

• That's an increase of 1.4 million travelers from last year and surpasses the record 44 million people who traveled in 2005.

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