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

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

King County erecting field hospitals for coronavirus patients

The first temporary field hospital to handle coronavirus patients is taking shape in Shoreline.
7 years ago

Why not speed up road construction while roads are so empty?

Listeners have been asking about the protection of construction workers during this crisis, and why more projects aren't running now with empty roads.
7 years ago

Seattle area buses, trains, and ferries see 50% drops in ridership

If you've been out driving lately, you know just how empty the roads are. Transit agencies are seeing similar drops in ridership.
7 years ago

Mountains to Sound Greenway connection underway in Factoria

All the construction in Factoria is for an extension of the Mountains to Sound Greenway, a trail that connects Puget Sound with Ellensburg.
7 years ago

Spring construction returns to I-90 to add auxiliary lanes

Orange barrels are going back up around the state as the spring construction season is now underway, and I-90 drivers will have some challenges over the next few weeks.
7 years ago

Is coronavirus clearing the roads for Puget Sound commuters?

The Puget Sound region just experienced one of the oddest morning commutes in a long time, and coronavirus might be to blame.
7 years ago

More headaches for Puget Sound drivers in aftermath of recent flooding

Drivers will remember all the detours they had to deal with during the flooding and all the delays. Drivers in a few areas need to prepare for continued delays in the aftermath.
7 years ago

Eight month closure coming to route off Sammamish Plateau

There are only a few ways to get off the Sammamish Plateau, and the city is about to close one of them for the rest of the year.
7 years ago

Olympia fights vandalism problems by funding artwork

People usually complain when they hear how much cities and the state pay for artwork on transportation projects, but in Olympia that money has helped deter vandalism.
7 years ago

Orting fires shot across Sound Transit’s bow waiting for car tab lawsuit

While the courts figure out what to do with I-976, one small town in Pierce County is doing what it can to give drivers some relief.
7 years ago

New bus-only lanes on Columbia Street to cut commute times

Thousands of commuters will be have faster, reliable trips through Seattle next week, as Metro Transit unveils its latest bus-only lanes on Columbia Street.
7 years ago