KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Tow truck drivers beg for more protection on our roads

They clear our roads, many times in the dark of night, with no protection. Is it time to give tow truck drivers more visibility on our roads?

4 years ago

Boulders return to prevent homeless camps along WA highways

Let's talk about boulders -- specifically, the use of boulders to prevent homeless camps from returning to sites along freeways and highways.

4 years ago

Will WA Legislature move towards pay-by-mile system?

Will this be the year the Washington Legislature starts the long walk away from the gas tax and toward a pay-by-mile system?

4 years ago

WSDOT welcomes New Year with SR 520 closure this weekend

The state isn't waiting very long for the first construction closure of the year. The State Route 520 Bridge will be closed this weekend.

4 years ago

Chokepoints: A look back at the transportation highs and lows of 2022

The ending of the unplanned exile of West Seattle is my top Chokepoints story of the year, as we look back at the highs and lows of 2022.

4 years ago

Sullivan: So you’re going to the airport. Now what?

The Spot Saver program has saved me time every single trip. I just walk right up to the ID check without a wait. It's like Disney's Fast Pass.

4 years ago

Toll revenue still lagging way behind, with a missing $206 million

We've seen an increase in congestion on the roads since the return to school in the fall, but is that adding up to more toll money?

4 years ago

United bets big on Boeing with new orders

It's a huge vote of confidence for two of Boeing's most important airplanes that United Airlines has placed a huge order with the company.

4 years ago

How WA State Patrol plans to reduce record road fatalities

Through October, we are on pace to break that record this year. There were 580 fatal crashes in the first ten months of this year.

4 years ago

I-5 closure coming to Everett-area this weekend

All northbound lanes of I-5 will be closed for several hours overnight Saturday and Sunday between Marine View Drive in Everett and 529 in Marysville.

4 years ago

Real ID pushed back again as states struggle to comply

Don't worry about getting an enhanced driver's license or ID card to fly any time soon. The Real ID Act has been pushed back again.

4 years ago

Demolition of cracking 520 project column to begin soon

We found out earlier this month that a concrete column built just this year on the 520 project is already crumbling and needs to be replaced.

4 years ago

Sullivan: How to survive the airport over Thanksgiving

You better have your game face ready, Thanksgiving is going to be rough. I've put together some helpful hints to make it as painless as possible

4 years ago

Revive I-5 racing weather to finish in Seattle-area

The forecast calls for nothing but sunshine this weekend, but the Revive I-5 project won't be able to finish because of the chilly conditions.

4 years ago

Drivers need to get the message about mountain pass driving

I would have given drivers an "F," but this was the first weather weekend of the year, so I cut you some slack.

4 years ago

What’s with all the expired car tabs on the road?

Through October, nearly 42,000 people have been pulled over with expired tabs. WSP Sergeant Chelsea Hodgson said you can be pulled over just for this.

4 years ago

Tolling revenue on some roads returning to pre-COVID levels

Drivers claim there is no doubt tolls are back, but not all roads are created equally. It has taken more time for some tolling facilities to come back.