WA Ferries blames ship captain for Cathlamet ferry crash
The captain is to blame, according to the Washington State Ferries in its internal report on the crash of the Cathlament ferry last summer.4 years ago
The no fuss guide to getting to Mariners Opening Day
It's here, opening Day for one of the most anticipated Mariners' seasons in decades. What's your plan for getting to the ballpark?4 years ago
6 months in, Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm sits down with Sully
Julie Timm is passionate about transit. She is thoughtful. She took the time to answer all my questions during a sit-down interview.4 years ago
Police reporting requirements change for injury accidents
The legislature has changed the reporting requirements for injury accidents for when police must report drivers to the Department of Licensing.4 years ago
Lawmakers taking hard look at where ferries are built
Lawmakers have a tough decision to make on the ferry service. Do they abandon environmental and wage goals to get new ferries built faster and cheaper?4 years ago
100+ mile Hood Canal Bridge detour will mess with summer weekends
A 100-mile detour is what drivers will face this summer if their plans take them across the Hood Canal Bridge.4 years ago
WSDOT’s homeless initiative showing some early signs of success
I think we all realize just how tough it is to clear homeless camps from the freeway, and only kicking people out doesn't work.4 years ago
SR-520 drivers won’t be getting a lane back for another year
This is not the news westbound State Route 520 drivers want to hear, they will not be getting their second lane back to Interstate 5 any time soon.4 years ago
WSP cracking down on ‘move over, slow down’ law
Slow down. Move over. It's the law any time you see flashing lights on the side of the freeway, and that means any lights.4 years ago
Construction season is year-round across the Pacific Northwest
There is no such thing as construction season. There is so much work to do around the state that those orange cones are going to be with us year-round.4 years ago
WSDOT to address I-5 chokepoints between Everett, Marysville
It's been eight years since I first started talking about a fix to the daily chokepoint on I-5 between Everett and Marysville.4 years ago
Time to pay up or face Good to Go! toll fees and penalties
Have you checked your Good to Go account or searched those piles of mail in your house for a forgotten toll bill?4 years ago
Grab bag: Where will Road Usage Charge funds go?
The plan is to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with a 2.5-cents-a-mile road usage charge, starting voluntarily in 2025.4 years ago
SR-520 Montlake Project to hit milestone this weekend
All lanes of State Route 520 will close between Interstate 5 and 92nd on the eastside at 11 p.m. Friday night through the weekend.4 years ago
Construction is back on I-5 near Tacoma with reduced speed zones
Tacoma's 20-plus years of I-5 construction finally ended last year, but the cones are back up on I-5 again. This time closer to Fife.4 years ago
With new legislation for roundabouts, do you signal when leaving them?
Eliminating the free right turn at intersections is being debated in the Legislature. Now you can add new requirements at roundabouts.4 years ago
You’re running out of time to settle your old toll bills
We've been warning you that the late fees and civil penalties are returning to unpaid toll bills. You have until March 1st.4 years ago
WSDOT adding ramp meters to I-90/I-5 connection in Seattle
Ramp meters are about to go active between Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 in Seattle. My inbox has exploded over the last ten days.4 years ago
Will banning free right turns make our roads safer?
Is it time to get rid of free right turns on red? The Legislature is looking at ways to make streets safer.4 years ago
WSDOT breaks ground to fix one of worst chokepoints in WA
The state is finally breaking ground on a project addressing one of the worst chokepoints in the region between I-90 and SR 18.4 years ago
Speed cameras on freeways? Seems like a quick way to make roads safer
We have them in school zones, and we have them at intersections, is it time to put speed cameras on the freeways to keep speeds down?4 years ago
WSDOT is hiring, but can it keep people from bolting for better pay?
The Washington Department of Transportation is back to pre-COVID-19 staffing levels, but can the agency keep those hires from leaving?4 years ago
Gas prices have been creeping up, but who’s responsible?
Gas prices are on the rise again in Washington, and it doesn't have anything to do with the war in Ukraine or supply issues in the U.S.4 years ago
