Sound Transit CEO: We need cooperation to improve light-rail timeline
The Sound Transit CEO says the timeline for light-rail expansion under ST3 hasn't changed much. Communities will have to cooperate if they want to see it sooner, he says.10 years ago
520 bridge closure: Be prepared for construction this weekend
The Highway 520 bridge over Lake Washington will close this weekend for more than just one reason. But there will be even more work ahead.10 years ago
Are Northwest drivers so bad we need regular re-testing?
If we're all annoyed with the drivers around us, would it make sense to take the driver's test every few years? Chris Sullivan talks with the Department of Licensing.10 years ago
Temporary plates won’t get you out of a toll bill
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan debunks the theory that drivers with temporary license plates won't receive a bill.10 years ago
Basic Washington traffic laws that are broken all the time
There's a lot of poor Washington traffic habits. But these are the rules drivers should know right out of school -- others should have learned long ago.10 years ago
What to expect if you’re driving to Pullman for Apple Cup
If you're reading this and haven't left yet, it's too late to avoid snow on the way to Apple Cup. KIRO 7 Meteorologist Nick Allard breaks down the pass conditions.10 years ago
What to know for Thanksgiving traffic this week
It's a holiday and that means Thanksgiving traffic. And in Washington, it means the roads are going to be jammed. What to consider before driving out.10 years ago
Voters approve huge transportation packages, except in Issaquah
Four of five local transportation packages passed during the November election, and the one that didn't actually won a majority of the vote.10 years ago
The program WSDOT hopes will speed up I-405
WSDOT is about to make some changes to a stretch of I-405 with the aim of relieving congestion and speeding things up a bit. This is how.10 years ago
City of Lynnwood asking voters to help fund road maintenance
Lynnwood developed a road paving schedule in 2007, right before the bubble burst and all the money dried up. Since then, the city has been playing catch-up on routine road maintenance. “It takes about $4.5 million per year to maintain our roads at the level that they need to be maintained at so that they […]10 years ago
I-90 closure will add to weekend traffic congestion around Seattle
All westbound drivers are going to be squeezed into the express lanes for their trip across Lake Washington due to an I-90 closure this weekend.10 years ago
Latest Seattle streetcar project shows shifting priority on First Ave.
The city's latest effort to connect two Seattle streetcar lines began Wednesday and will cause lane closures and parking restrictions.10 years ago
Bothell is asking for biggest tax levy outside of ST3
The City of Bothell is asking for the biggest tax increase outside of ST3 this voting season. Officials argue road maintenance is in dire need of funding.10 years ago
Nearly ready, tsunami balls will save you from violent death
It's been six years since a local engineer had his ah-ha moment while on vacation on the Oregon Coast and came up with tsunami balls.10 years ago
Do Bellevue residents have a reason to increase property taxes?
A property tax on the ballot for Bellevue residents could help fund major improvements. But does the city actually need them?10 years ago
When will WSDOT take care of the Highway 18 chokepoint?
Highway 18 at I-90 is one of the most congested interchanges in Washington state. When is the state going to address this chokepoint?10 years ago
Even Kitsap County isn’t free of transit-related tax proposals
Voters in Kitsap County don't have to worry about the ST3 tax package, but they aren't clear of potential tax hikes in the near future.10 years ago
HOV project in Tacoma is almost guaranteed to cause months-long chokepoint
Drivers have long dealt with construction along I-5 near Tacoma. Now they are dealing with a chokepoint that will last until sometime in 2017.10 years ago
The $50 million Issaquah traffic dilemma
Issaquah is asking its voters to approve $50 million for much-needed road projects. Opponents argue it's not worth it, and Issaquah traffic won't improve.10 years ago
Viaduct reopens early; 520 opens on time
Both the 520 Bridge and Alaskan Way Viaduct will be shut down this weekend. Drivers need to prepare ahead of time for the closures.10 years ago
Another decade-long project will connect Highway 509 to I-5
WSDOT plans to extend Highway 509 to I-5 just north of the Kent-Des Moines Road and build in another access point to Sea-Tac Airport.10 years ago
Decades-old question about unfinished highway finally answered
Drivers have been asking for years what is going to be done about Highway 167. Well now they have an answer.10 years ago
Second phase of I-405 construction is just beginning in Renton
The state is breaking ground on the second phase of I-405 toll lanes in Renton. The groundbreaking follows the one-year anniversary of tolling on the freeway.10 years ago
