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Steve Coogan
I-90 reopens after a closure due to an emergency tree removal
I-90 reopened after needing to close Friday afternoon due to an emergency tree removal, the Washington State of Transportation said Friday.20 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway
We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.4 days ago
Nate Connors
I-5 repair work to slow spring breakers, baseball fans this weekend
Beginning Friday night, three lanes of I-5 north between Albro Place and the West Seattle Bridge through Monday morning at 5 a.m.7 days ago
Nate Connors
Has your insurance gone up? Rates can take a hike for distracted drivers
April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. The President of NW Insurance Council says it has been working on prevention for years.9 days ago
Chris Sullivan
It’s not the whole enchilada, but light rail to roll on Eastside this month
Light rail service on the Eastside begins later this month. The eight stations are ready to roll. Test trains are running on the tracks.9 days ago
Steve Coogan
Military vehicle accident on I-5 north in Federal Way cleared after snarling traffic
A rollover vehicle accident Wednesday caused significant backups and delays for multiple hours before being cleared.10 days ago
Micki Gamez
RapidRide G Line: A new bus route connecting riders to mass transit
King County Metro's (KCM) Al Sanders said the RapidRide G Line will kick off shortly after the Lynwood extension is done in early September.10 days ago
Nate Connors
All Seattle I-5 north lanes to close Tuesday night
The Washington State Department of Transportation is closing all lanes on I-5 north Tuesday evening in downtown Seattle.11 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Nine-day closure coming to Lower Spokane Street Bridge
West Seattle, you're on notice. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge is about to close for nine days for much-needed upgrades.11 days ago
Micki Gamez
Snohomish County transit announces major changes as Lynnwood light rail set to launch
When the Lynnwood light rail starts in August, the public transit authority of Snohomish County plans to stop running buses into Seattle.15 days ago
Frank Sumrall
I-5 heading north reopened after fatal crash with pedestrian
All lanes heading north on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Arlington are now open after a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.15 days ago
Julia Dallas
Get excited, travelers: Light rail expansion to Lynnwood opens in August
The light rail between Northgate and Lynnwood will begin on August 30. The extension is expected to carry up to 55,000 riders a day by 2026.16 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington begging drivers to slow down in work zones to avoid crashes
There were 1,228 crashes in work zones or their related backups in Washington last year. Twenty-eight of them resulted in serious injuries.16 days ago
Nate Connors
Evening work to snarl traffic on I-5, I-405 this week
Drivers beware. An abundance of evening work will snarl traffic on I-5 and I-405 this week. KIRO Newsradio's Nate Connors has the latest.18 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: A course in roundabouts; They are not that hard
I'm not sure why so many have issues with roundabouts. They really aren't that difficult.18 days ago
Nate Connors
Plan ahead as Revive I-5 could make it tough getting to Mariners games
This weekend, Revive I-5 between Seattle and Tukwila continues and crews prepare for long-term road closures in Shoreline.23 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street
The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.23 days ago
Nate Connors
Late night I-5 closures coming up this week as WSDOT works on new tunnel
Contractors WSDOT are prepping for work on the new Veterans Drive Tunnel beneath I-5, adjacent to State Route 516.24 days ago
Micki Gamez
South Sound travelers may opt for transit after major service change
It's been seven years since Pierce Transit announced a major service change. The change means more access to Tacoma and the region.25 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Driving with headphones, windshield obstructions in Washington
It's another episode of "rules of the road," I'm tackling two driving questions: Using headphones or windshield obstructions while driving.25 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Why do so many people get freaked out at four-way stops?
There is no mystery to how four-way stops work, so why do so many people mess up this simple maneuver?1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Sweeping bus-only lanes, what’s the right move?
I received feedback from my story on lane sweeping last week. But what happens when you are turning and the closest lane is restricted?1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Lane sweeping is all too common and needs to stop
This is called lane sweeping and let me be crystal clear -- what that driver did to me is 100% illegal for multiple reasons.1 month ago
