KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

The worst isn’t over for Boeing employees; more cuts are coming

Thousands more job cuts are coming to Boeing as the company struggles with the fallout from the two MAX crashes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

More trees come down as Sound Transit builds light rail toward Redmond

Drivers on 520 have probably noticed, but the first signs of Sound Transit's Link expansion from Microsoft to downtown Redmond are now visible.
6 years ago

Does Seattle have the will to fast-track potential West Seattle Bridge replacement?

The long-anticipated cost-benefit analysis of the West Seattle Bridge repair or replacement options was upstaged in a big way by the shiny, new option.
6 years ago

Workers discover new shipwreck during Fairview Bridge project

Contractors removing the old timber pilings that held up part of the Fairview Avenue Bridge found a previously uncharted wreck in Lake Union.
6 years ago

American Airlines hopes to return 737 MAX to service by end of 2020

Passengers could be flying on Boeing 737 MAX jets before the end of the year, with American Airlines set to start service just after Christmas.
6 years ago

Decision delayed on West Seattle Bridge; new replacement option on table

There have been developments in the West Seattle Bridge saga as the repair or replace decision is delayed, and a new replacement option has been proposed.
6 years ago

WSDOT is hiring temporary winter maintenance workers

If you like long hours and cold weather, the Washington State Department of Transportation has a job for you as the state needs winter maintenance workers.
6 years ago

Region’s maritime industry hangs on West Seattle Bridge decision

Buried in the discussions about the West Seattle Bridge has been concern that the decision could impact of some of the best blue-collar jobs in our region.
6 years ago

Two weeks from West Seattle Bridge decision, SDOT leans toward replacement

We're two weeks from a decision on whether to repair or replace the closed West Seattle Bridge, and the city appears to be leaning toward replacement.
6 years ago

Last chance to tell WSDOT what you want out of new US 2 trestle

It's time for a new trestle at one of the most notorious chokepoints in Snohomish County, and the state is reaching out to drivers for their thoughts.
6 years ago

Thieves are stealing Prius parts from parked cars in Puget Sound region (again)

Prius owners better be on guard: Thieves are back, they're removing catalytic converters, and the repair can set you back thousands of dollars.
6 years ago

West Marginal Way could lose half its capacity, even as lifeline for West Seattle

As the city continues to mull what to do about the West Seattle Bridge, it's now considering reducing vehicle capacity on West Marginal Way.
6 years ago

King County Metro on track to restore fares in October

King County Metro is preparing to start charging fares again, with new service changes going into effect over the weekend.
6 years ago

Report from Congressional panel slams Boeing and FAA over MAX crashes

A new report from the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee slams Boeing and the FAA over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes.
6 years ago

City closing in on decision to repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge

We should know in just over a month whether the West Seattle Bridge will be replaced or repaired, with the city weighing the risks and costs.
6 years ago

Boeing finds another manufacturing flaw in 787 Dreamliner

Boeing has revealed another manufacturing flaw in the 787 Dreamliner. This time it is from a production plant in Salt Lake City.
6 years ago

How Washington has managed its toll roads during COVID shutdowns

Toll roads in Washington are still seeing 29% less use year over year, but that's a vast improvement over what we saw when shutdowns began.
6 years ago

Construction, road closures will cause problems this weekend

Drivers need a plan to get around the region this weekend due to some major overnight closures on I-5 and an extended closure on Highway 203.
6 years ago

Boeing pulls eight 787s with structural defects

Boeing abruptly instructed airlines to pull eight 787s from service this week, after manufacturing defects were found in their fuselages.
6 years ago

Full I-5 closure this weekend between Federal Way, Fife

Both directions of I-5 will be closed Friday and Saturday nights between Highway 18 in Federal Way and 54th Avenue in Fife, a 4.5 mile stretch.
6 years ago

The do’s and don’ts of youth sports during a pandemic

While most high school sports have been postponed because of the pandemic, that doesn't mean young athletes aren't still practicing with coaches or teams.
6 years ago

Traffic congestion has returned to near-normal levels across Washington

There are a lot more cars on the road. The congestion has returned to the usual spots, and traffic numbers are returning to pre-COVID levels.
6 years ago

Washington ferry service begins climb back toward pre-COVID levels

Kingston residents are getting some relief, after suffering through another summer of being trapped in their homes due to long ferry lines.
6 years ago

A tour of the recently completed Bellevue Sound Transit tunnel

After 10 years of bitter debate and three years of construction, Bellevue's light rail tunnel is finished, at least the tunnel portion.
6 years ago