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

Boeing plans another space taxi launch after failed test last year

Boeing is taking another crack at launching its astronaut ferrying capsule, after software problems and other issues marred a test in 2019.
7 years ago

Sound Transit shutters bulk of projects over COVID-19 concerns

Sound Transit has finally made the decision to shut down most of its job sites, asking that they be secured and closed Monday.
7 years ago

Big decision looming for Boeing employees this week

With Boeing opting to extend its suspension of Puget Sound production operations indefinitely, thousands of workers will soon be scrambling for paychecks. 
7 years ago

A journey to figure out a workable homemade protective mask

I spent about an hour yesterday trying to fashion some sort of mask, as Washington state health officials recommend everyone wears one in public.
7 years ago

Seattle teachers balk at mandatory child care responsibilities

The Seattle School District is still trying to figure out how to provide child care for families of first responders, as a fight has raged between teachers and district officials.
7 years ago

Air Force gives Boeing nearly $900 million to weather crisis

The Air Force is giving Boeing nearly $900 million to help ensure that the major defense contractor will survive this global economic crisis.
7 years ago

How Shoreline field hospital will handle overflow of coronavirus patients

A temporary field hospital in Shoreline will never be mistaken for a front-line ER, but it does have all it needs to handle any overflow of patients.
7 years ago

Boeing to start cutting employees as it deals with coronavirus fallout

Boeing CEO David Calhoun sent out a letter to all of the company's 160,000 employees saying the company is starting a voluntary layoff plan.
7 years ago

King County Executive Dow Constantine tours Shoreline field hospital

The Shoreline field hospital is getting ready to take coronavirus patients.
7 years ago

Washington AG Ferguson goes after coronavirus price-gougers

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is going after price-gouging businesses selling protective masks and hand sanitizer at exorbitant prices.
7 years ago

King County puts finishing touches on coronavirus field hospitals

King County is putting the finishing touches on field hospitals around the region, which will soon handle overflow cases of COVID-19
7 years ago

UW Medicine researchers race to find coronavirus treatments

Seattle has some of the best infectious disease researchers in the country at UW Medicine, and they are grinding on finding ways to fight coronavirus.
7 years ago

No timeline for even temporary repairs to West Seattle Bridge

If you're looking for any timeline for reopening lanes of the West Seattle Bridge, don't look to the Seattle Department of Transportation right now.
7 years ago

Bellingham doctor allegedly fired for blowing whistle on hospital conditions

A Bellingham doctor was allegedly fired after speaking out against conditions for treating coronavirus patients at his hospital.
7 years ago

Amid stay-at-home order, ‘essential’ construction depends on who you ask

You will likely continue to see workers on big public construction projects despite Gov. Jay Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order -- here's why.
7 years ago

King County works to prevent spread of coronavirus among homeless

King County continues to work on ways to keep its homeless population safe as the region's coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate.
7 years ago

Bill Gates: Complete US shutdown is only way to beat coronavirus

Bill Gates is sounding the alarm, saying a full country shutdown like we have seen in India, China and Italy, is the only way to beat the coronavirus.
7 years ago

A stay-at-home PSA: Stop flushing garbage down the toilet

People are flushing just about everything down the toilet right now, and it's causing problems for wastewater treatment systems here and around the country. 
7 years ago

Port of Seattle looks to protect workers by delaying cruise season indefinitely

The Port of Seattle announced earlier this week the cruise season is being delayed indefinitely because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
7 years ago

Why Boeing might not accept coronavirus bailout money from Congress

We're still waiting on final approval for a $2.2 trillion dollar economic bailout package, $85 billion of which is aside for the aviation industry. But will Boeing take the money?
7 years ago

Boeing move to shut down Puget Sound production is unprecedented

Boeing will be shutting down its Puget Sound production starting Wednesday, an unprecedented move to get in front of growing coronavirus cases in the workforce.
7 years ago

How to renew your WA license online during coronavirus outbreak

Washington state has made some significant changes to how you can renew your license during its coronavirus outbreak, going almost fully online.
7 years ago

Ebola drug successful with another Washington coronavirus patient

The family of a Washington coronavirus patient sheds light on how he recently recovered after being treated with a drug used for Ebola.
7 years ago

Airlines cut back on flights as coronavirus scares away travelers

Airlines are cutting back service as demand for flights continues to plummet, with more states ordering their residents to stay indoors.
7 years ago