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

A warning from Washington State Ferries: Watch your crab pots

It hasn't happened in two years, but the Washington State Ferry System is back out with a warning: Do not put your crab pots in the ferry lanes.
6 years ago

Why is it taking so long to figure out the West Seattle Bridge?

It's been months since the West Seattle Bridge closed, and many who rely on it are starting to question why it's taking so long to figure out what to do.
6 years ago

My trip to the COVID-19 walk-in clinic in Shoreline

Some describe the COVID-19 test as a poke to the brain as someone jams a long Q-tip up your nose. I went to a walk-in clinic to find out for myself. 
6 years ago

Washington State Patrol says it hasn’t ‘surrendered’ I-5 to protesters

Why is the State Patrol allowing protesters onto I-5 in Seattle and closing the freeway for their protection? First, understand this is a unique time.
6 years ago

After early COVID-19 concerns, fireworks stands in Tulalip’s Boom City to open Friday

The boom is returning to Boom City in Tulalip despite concerns over COVID-19, with fireworks stands opening for business on Friday.
6 years ago

Washington ferries to continue operating at half-capacity for summer

Riders on weekend ferries got a taste of what the summer will look like: Lenghty waits at the docks, as the service crawls at half its normal capacity.
6 years ago

Washington State Patrol plans to keep shutting down I-5 for protests

As long as the CHOP area is alive and well on Capitol Hill, you should expect I-5 closures any time protesters decide to march to the West Precinct.
6 years ago

Police quash attempt to set up Portland autonomous zone

Protesters in Portland tried to set up their own autonomous zone Wednesday night, an effort that was quickly quelled by the city's police.
6 years ago

SDOT says West Seattle Bridge can be fixed, debates whether it should be

A surprising announcement on the West Seattle Bridge came in during a recent task force meeting Engineers now say they can fix it. But should they?
6 years ago

WSDOT to reverse 70-year-old decision on I-5 through JBLM

I-5 drivers need to prepare for significant changes through JBLM, with the state raising the freeway 14 feet to make up for a 70-year-old decision.
6 years ago

‘No reason’ to expect severe wildfire season in Washington

We might be complaining about the rain right now, but it every bit that falls is reducing the chance of a heavy wildfire season across Washington state.
6 years ago

Stop killing bees: You likely don’t have an Asian Giant Hornet

There have been three confirmed Asian Giant Hornet sighting in the region this year. Unfortunately, some people are trapping and killing the wrong insects.
6 years ago

King County Metro ends shuttle service for Seattle Police Dept.

King County Metro has had a long-standing agreement with law enforcement that if they asked for help, Metro would assist.
6 years ago

Task force meets to discuss future of West Seattle Bridge

The community group tasked by the City of Seattle to provide insight and feedback on the West Seattle Bridge met for the first time Wednesday.
6 years ago

Major construction closures coming after July 4th

The week after July 4th will mark the start of two large construction projects that will impact your way around the Greater Seattle Area.
6 years ago

Dismal 2020 continues for Boeing, as it delivers just four planes in May

That thud you heard Tuesday afternoon was Boeing stock dropping by 3%, after its May orders and deliveries report came out.
6 years ago

Washington state ferries to stick with reduced schedule ‘until further notice’

You can expect longer waits this summer on Washington state ferries, with the sailing schedule remaining scaled back "until further notice."
7 years ago

Thoughts from inside Phase 2 as Snohomish County reopens

What was life like in Pierce and Snohomish Counties over the weekend after both counties moved into Phase 2 around noon on Friday?
7 years ago

King County commercial landlords could soon get property tax relief

Some property tax relief could be on the way in King County for commercial landlords, as many have struggled while being forced to stay closed.
7 years ago

Pandemic, recession could have Sound Transit out of tax money by 2028

In just eight years, the double-whammy of the recession and the pandemic could leave Sound Transit without tax money to build any more tracks.
7 years ago

City preps for potential West Seattle Bridge replacement

Seattle is preparing for every possible outcome to return the West Seattle Bridge to service, and that includes looking for bids for a possible replacement.
7 years ago

Mill Creek students stage peaceful protest for racial justice

In Mill Creek, a crowd of 150 to 200 school-age kids chanted and encouraged cars to honk in support of their peaceful protest Tuesday evening.
7 years ago

Snohomish, Pierce, King counties prepare to ease stay-at-home restrictions

Washington's three largest counties are in the process of asking the state to begin lifting restrictions on gatherings and businesses.
7 years ago

Local gun shops worried they could be targeted by looters

Local law enforcement is worried that gun shops could be the next targets for looters during protests across the region.
7 years ago