How a Kennewick DUI case spurred a court ruling on turn signals
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that turn signals were mandatory, the result of an odd court challenge over a DUI.7 years ago
New Year’s resolutions behind the wheel
For your resolutions, let 2020 be the year of the Zipper Merge and better overall merging habits and technique. Please let it also be the year we stop left-lane camping.7 years ago
Colman Dock construction to mess with ferry riders
Seattle ferry riders need to start preparing for service disruptions and schedule changes. Colman Dock construction is going to cramp your style at the start of the year.7 years ago
Could be ‘several decades’ before pay-per-mile tax takes effect
Despite clearing a major hurdle, it could be a long time before a possible pay-per-mile tax ever gets enacted in Washington state.7 years ago
60 mph speed limit returns to problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma
The speed limit is going back to normal on I-5 in Tacoma, but not for the entire stretch of the freeway.7 years ago
I-90 milestone reached, but I-976 looms over next phase
WSDOT reached a major milestone on I-90 construction at Snoqualmie Pass, but the future is unclear with I-976's implementation on the horizon.7 years ago
Mystery road explained along I-5 in Marysville
Drivers have been asking me for months about what looks like a road being built alongside I-5 between Everett and Marysville.7 years ago
Major construction about to start on Lynnwood light rail extension
A $2.9 billion light rail project is still on schedule in Lynnwood, with construction kicking off now that trees have been removed from the area.7 years ago
How is Expedia impacting Seattle commute?
Expect a moving target on congestion in this spot as more Expedia employees move in and as drivers continue to divert from the tunnel.7 years ago
Traffic patterns begin to emerge with tolling in SR 99 tunnel
The state was preparing for up to 35 percent diversion from the tunnel. The first few commutes with tolling in effect saw diversion over 20 percent.7 years ago
What you need to know about holiday travel on I-5, I-90, and more
Wednesday is by far the worst travel day before Thanksgiving, so here's what you need to know before hitting the road for the holidays.7 years ago
Drivers say new Hwy 530 signal in Arlington making I-5 dangerous
A new traffic signal in Arlington is backing-up traffic onto I-5, and many drivers are worried the new signal is making their route unsafe.7 years ago
Washington, Oregon consider tolls, transit, safety for new Columbia Bridge
Plans to build a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon are back on the table, six years after the idea was scrapped.7 years ago
Accidental alert causes brief panic in Seattle tunnel during Thursday commute
Some nervous moments inside Seattle's SR 99 tunnel this morning, after an inadvertent emergency warning called for an evacuation.7 years ago
Mixed bag for first commute with tolling in SR 99 tunnel
Tuesday was one of the most anticipated morning commutes in Seattle in a long time, with tolling paired with delays between 20 and 50 minutes.7 years ago
Tolling on Seattle’s Highway 99 tunnel put to first commuter test
Tuesday is the first full day of traffic with tolling on the 99 tunnel through Seattle. What should drivers expect as they are faced with paying for their trip?7 years ago
Major lane shift coming for eastbound 520 drivers
The Monday morning eastbound drive across 520 is going to be a lot different than the drive on Friday morning.7 years ago
Sounders fans will be first to test tolling in 99 tunnel
Tolls on the 99 tunnel begin Saturday, Nov. 9, but it won't be a soft launch. The Sounders are bringing 70,000 fans to CenturyLink Field on Sunday.7 years ago
Diverging Diamond interchange taking shape in Lacey
We're about a year into construction on Washington's first "diverging diamond" interchange, and I-5 drivers in Lacey are about to get their first benefits of the project.7 years ago
WSDOT outlines concerns as tolling for Seattle tunnel approaches
We're under two weeks away from the start of Seattle tunnel tolling. What has traffic managers and planners concerned as we inch toward tolling on November 9?7 years ago
Advanced deterioration under Aurora Bridge to slow Seattle commute
If you live north of downtown Seattle this traffic trouble could affect you, with one southbound lane of the Aurora Bridge closed until further notice.7 years ago
Prepare for backups when tolls begin in Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel
We only have two weeks left before tolling starts on the 99 tunnel in Seattle, and when they do, we can expect significant backups to ensue.7 years ago
WSDOT looks to fix notorious I-5 traffic along Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The I-5 construction mess in Tacoma gets all the attention, but the freeway is also getting a makeover through Joint Base Lewis-McChord.7 years ago
