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

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."
6 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?
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago

Seafair Pirates make difficult decision on annual Alki landing

With Seafair canceling its major events this summer, there was a question as to whether the Seafair Pirates would follow suit.
6 years ago

Masks and gloves getting flushed down toilets, clogging King County pipes

King County treatment plants are seeing a rash of clogged pipes, stemming from masks and gloves getting flushed down toilets.
6 years ago

Boeing laying off over 6,700 workers, cites ‘devastating impact’ of pandemic

Boeing announced involuntary layoffs for nearly 7,000 U.S. employees Wednesday, as it continues to deal with fallout from the COVID-19 crisis.
6 years ago

Former Seattle mayor to lead West Seattle Bridge advisory group

An advisory group has been formed to deal with fallout from the closure of the West Seattle Bridge, led by a former mayor.
6 years ago

Why you should wear a life jacket as PNW boating season kicks off

As boating season in the Pacific Northwest begins, it's worth remembering that the number one killer on the water is not wearing a life jacket.
6 years ago

West Seattle seeing ‘massive’ increase in traffic with bridge out of commission

Traffic in and out of West Seattle is slowly rising, as drivers are forced to find ways around the out-of-commission bridge.
6 years ago

Sound Transit, Washington farmers to get crucial federal relief money

Sound Transit and Washington potato growers were among the groups being thrown a lifeline from the federal government Tuesday.
6 years ago

Flying gets massive facelift as airlines cope with COVID crisis

When you finally decide it's time to take a flight again, you're likely going to have a vastly different flying experience than you're used to.
6 years ago

Engineers believe West Seattle Bridge could eventually suffer partial collapse

Engineers watching the West Seattle Bridge believe it is more likely to collapse rather than the cracking simply slow and stop on its own.
6 years ago

When will Mariners baseball return to T-Mobile Park?

As we know, the Mariners aren't playing right now. So, what's the prognosis for baseball this year? M's insider Shannon Drayer sheds some light.
6 years ago

For the first time ever, Georgetown Brewing is canning iconic Manny’s ale

Northwest beer drinkers are rejoicing today: Manny's, the beer that would never be canned, is now being canned because of the pandemic.
6 years ago

AAA won’t forecast Memorial Day travel for first time in 20 years

It's so hard to predict what travel might look like for Memorial Day, that for the first time in 20 years, AAA is not even putting out its annual forecast.
6 years ago

If passengers cancel flights over COVID-19, should they get refunds?

With many passengers canceling flights over COVID-19 concerns, there is a growing call for airlines to provide refunds that they normally would not.
6 years ago

Why WA officials are warning businesses to check water supply before reopening

As businesses prepare to reopen as restrictions are eased, they'll need to pay special attention to their water supply to ensure it's still safe to drink.
6 years ago