Washington tow truck drivers beg state lawmakers for more protection on roads
Tow truck drivers are begging the state Legislature for more protection after a deadly year on Washington's roads.5 years ago
Washington State Ferries to slowly start returning normal service this week
Ferry riders have been struggling with a reduced sailing schedule for about a month now, but there could be some service improvements coming.5 years ago
Light rail trains finally testing on East Link tracks
Light rail cars are running on the East Link tracks in the first phase of systems integration testing before service begins in 2023.5 years ago
WSDOT workforce shortage could mean more closed roads this winter
The vaccine mandate and a global lack of workers is expected to impact the state's ability to clear the snow from roads and keep the mountain passes open.5 years ago
Improvements to I-5 through JBLM have been ‘game-changer’ for congestion
A new HOV lane on I-5 through JBLM has led to across-the-board decreases in congestion along what's historically been a problematic roadway.5 years ago
WSDOT stepping up its game with revamped website
This weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation will unveil its new website, promising a much more user-friendly experience.5 years ago
After 20 years of work on I-5 in Tacoma, what’s another six months between friends?
The I-5 HOV construction in Tacoma won't be finished until summer 2022, which is not what drivers or the state Department of Transportation wanted to hear.5 years ago
Tacoma drivers face another delay to I-5 HOV project
The I-5 HOV project in Tacoma and new southbound Puyallup River Bridge expected to be finished by the end of the year will not be done until next summer.5 years ago
Is it time to sell Washington ferry naming rights to raise money?
We know the ferries don't have the money or the staff to run their full operations. But is it time to think way outside the box to fund the ferry system?5 years ago
WSDOT archaeologist solves mystery of structure under Maple Valley Highway
The Maple Valley Highway finally reopened to all traffic Wednesday after an unexpected discovery pushed a weekend culvert project out three days.5 years ago
WSDOT accounts for 21% of state employees fired over vaccine mandate
Of 1,887 state employees that lost their jobs over the vaccine mandate, the largest group was from the Washington State Department of Transportation.5 years ago
King County crews find mystery structure under Maple Valley Highway
You never know what you'll find when you dig in this corner of the country. Road crews found that out this weekend when fixing a culvert under Highway 169.5 years ago
Getting to Climate Pledge Arena 101: Prepare to ditch the car
The old ways of getting to the arena in downtown Seattle have intentionally been made more difficult so that public transit is a more palatable option.5 years ago
Why there are bumps along I-5 through downtown Seattle (and when they’ll go away)
When KIRO Radio's Dave Ross asks you to update something for him, you do it. So what's with those annoying bumps on I-5 SB out of downtown Seattle?5 years ago
Why are portions of I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass so ‘groovy’?
Another question from Chris Sullivan's recent driving: What's with the horizontal grooves on portions of I-90, east of Snoqualmie Pass?5 years ago
Chokepoint Challenge: Stay in the right lane to get through traffic faster
In Sully's first "Chokepoint Challenge," he wants you to test the theory that when traffic is backed up, you move faster in the right lane than the left.5 years ago
Final Revive I-5 closure of the year, more school zone cameras, and light rail
This is a Chokepoints grab bag edition where Chris Sullivan covers the return of Revive I-5, more school traffic cameras, and the light rail extension.5 years ago
Light rail finally reaches Northgate, a promise 25 years in the making
Sound Transit opens light rail service to Northgate on Oct. 2, 2021. It is the culmination of a promise made to voters 25 years ago.5 years ago
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff to step down in 2022
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff will step down in the middle of next year, citing exhaustion brought on by the strain of the role.5 years ago
A look inside the West Seattle Bridge with repairs set to kick off
KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan takes us inside the West Seattle Bridge, as workers begin repairs they say are on schedule.5 years ago
New ferry line cutting education and enforcement underway
Ferry line cutters beware. The state is stepping up enforcement to make up for the loss of the HERO line.5 years ago
State ending hotline used to tattle on bad drivers
The phone number you can use to report drivers violating HOV lane rules and ferry line cutters in Washington is going away.5 years ago
Good to Go sends out first toll statements from new system
Washington's Good to Go tolling system got an upgrade earlier this summer, and now the first bills and statements are coming out.5 years ago
