Hwy 99 closure, second I-90 bridge closure expected to cause traffic nightmare
The last time the state shut down the I-90 bridge, it created a traffic nightmare across Seattle. Yet, there's another closure on the books for this weekend.12 years ago
State has two years to make I-405 tolls work
According to state law, WSDOT has two years to make the new toll lanes on I-405 work.12 years ago
Bad news Bertha overshadows successful sisters
While crews begin repairing the world's largest tunneling machine Wednesday, two other boring machines continue chugging along under Seattle's streets.12 years ago
Machinists, Boeing release dueling videos in the face of union vote in South Carolina
It didn't take long for the punches to start flying in the face of plans to unionize Boeing's factory in South Carolina. The company and the union have posted competing Youtube videos and released statements going after each other.12 years ago
Not-so-quick-fix becomes I-405 traffic headache during commute
It was a major chokepoint at during the Wednesday morning commute: an eight-mile backup on Intestate 405 southbound between Bellevue and Renton.12 years ago
Chambers Bay parking tougher than breaking par at US Open
We're getting the first look at parking around Chambers Bay for the U.S. Open, and it's not pretty.12 years ago
WSDOT reviewing I-90 closure after nightmare commute
As expected, forcing drivers into one lane over I-90 last weekend was a nightmare.12 years ago
By 2017 you won’t be able to use the I-90 express lanes
You'd better get your drives across the I-90 express lanes in now. They are going away. Construction that begins this week marks the beginning of the end of driving across the inner roadway.12 years ago
Illegal freeway camps cost state $250K every year to clean up
The Washington State Department of Transportation says it spends $250,000 a year cleaning up illegal camps and 80 percent of those dollars are spent in the Seattle area.12 years ago
Can the Seattle Mariners convince the 12th Man to root for the home team?
If there is something Seattle loves, it's a winner. Just look at how the 12th Man has grown over the last few years as the team has achieved the highest of heights.12 years ago
Does no one care about a proposed 12-cent gas tax?
It seems there is little opposition to a nearly 12-cent gas tax increase to pay for transportation in Washington. At the first hearing on the $15 billion package, not one person testifying brought it up.12 years ago
Bertha 14 feet from fresh air, improvements to finish project
Bertha will receive some much-needed upgrades once the tunneling machine is lifted out of the hole it has sat in.12 years ago
New 520 bridge expected to span Lake Washington by end of 2015
As you whiz by all the construction on the new 520 bridge, you can really only see a small window into what will become the world's longest floating bridge.12 years ago
Chokepoint: Pierce County finally going to get its HOV lanes
A multi-million dollar plan is underway to improve a major chokepoint on I-5 through Tacoma.12 years ago
Chokepoint: An examination of new HOV, HOT lanes coming to 405
Major changes are coming to I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood in the form of express toll lanes and variable HOV requirements. There's a lot to prepare for.12 years ago
Legislature goes after Boeing tax breaks
Lawmakers are starting to go after the billions of dollars worth of tax incentives they gave Boeing to secure production of the 777X in Washington. They are trying to tie certain job and wage numbers to that incentive package.12 years ago
Video: How to pass school buses safely, legally
With Bethel School buses now taking pictures of drivers who pass illegally when the red lights are flashing, drivers should be reminded when they can and cannot pass.12 years ago
Closure on Bainbridge bridge will slow traffic getting on, off the island
Construction will mess with drives through Bainbridge Island for the next three weeks. The one and only bridge on or off the island will go down to a single lane of traffic.12 years ago
Lawmaker wants to lengthen yellow lights, reduce fines
To speed up or to slam on the brakes? That is the question as you approach yellow light at an intersection with a red light camera. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate that risky decision by changing the length of the yellow light.12 years ago
Meet the man who holds the keys to your commute
Senator Curtis King is the chair of the state senate transportation committee. He has the power to allow bills to be heard or to shut them down, like he did recently with a bill that would have basically killed the Seattle Tunnel Project.12 years ago
Lawmaker challenges transportation commission, new I-405 HOV requirements
A lone lawmaker is challenging the state transportation commission's authority to make a decision on I-405 toll rates and HOV passenger requirements.12 years ago
Lawmaker wants warning labels posted on cars driven by teens
Wouldn't it be nice if cars with bad or inexperienced drivers had warning labels on them so you could steer clear of them? One Washington lawmaker wants to require those type of warning labels, at least for young drivers.12 years ago
Legislator takes on NFL, sort of
A Washington lawmaker wants to cash in on Marshawn Lynch's fines or any other professional athletes who get in trouble in the state.12 years ago
