Relief is on the way for drivers in constant congestion on SR 167
It is one of the worst spots in all of Puget Sound. Highway 167 in both directions is a nightmare almost all day.12 years ago
Boeing 787-10 too big for Puget Sound
The Dreamliner, Boeing's signature new airplane, has become too big for the Puget Sound, literally. It's too big. The third version of the plane is so big it has to be built in South Carolina exclusively.12 years ago
Why Seattle isn’t making better use of the ‘Denver Stop’ or all-way-walk
The on-going battle between cars and pedestrians in Seattle is the focus of this morning's CHOKEPOINT update.12 years ago
As a coffee sign disappears from the highway, donations drop
Some local charities are going to be coming-up short in Snohomish County this year. It's not because the public has lost interest in their cause but because of a small sign that the state recently took down.12 years ago
Tough time for crews digging in front of stalled Bertha to make repairs
Digging under Seattle, as crews have learned the hard way, is not easy to do.12 years ago
On busy Lake City Way, buses cut 2 traffic lanes down to 1
Buses are responsible for getting hundreds of cars off the roads each day, but who loves running late?12 years ago
What airplane-building robots mean for Boeing Machinists
Boeing says automation is going to be expanded around its planes to increase efficiency and safety. Should thousands of the company's Machinists be worried that they will soon be losing their jobs to airplane-making robots?12 years ago
Town set to celebrate 100 years burned by wildfire
The small town of Pateros was set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this weekend at its annual Apple Pie Festival. But a fast-moving wildfire has nearly wiped the small north- central Washington town off the map.12 years ago
520 bridge openings to complicate I-90 closures
Bridge openings for boat traffic will continue on 520, despite the I-90 chokepoint.12 years ago
Gov. Inslee fights for Export-Import Bank
The Export-Import Bank is a financial institution you've probably never heard-of, but its existence helps support a huge segment of Washington's economy. Some in Congress want to get rid of it. Governor Inslee is leading the charge to save it.12 years ago
Plan ahead: Know your alternate route for the I-90 closures
Surviving the upcoming lane restrictions on I-90 is going to come down to your ability to find a quality alternative.12 years ago
Move over Boeing Machinists, robots to build 777
Boeing's worst-kept secret was confirmed by the company Monday.12 years ago
What’s your plan? I-90 shutdown could create carpocalypse for Seattle-area commute
What's your plan for getting-around the I-90 closure later this week? Starting Friday, only one lane westbound will be open, and that disruption is going to last a week.12 years ago
Fix for Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge ‘shutdown’ not so simple
Anyone who has driven I-5 south into Seattle in the afternoon knows this one. The dreaded Ship Canal shutdown, the backup that often extends into Northgate.13 years ago
Busy skies, long lines at airport mean good news for Boeing
Long lines at the airport are only going to get longer as millions of new passengers take to the skies over the next 20 years. Boeing is out with its latest market forecast, and demand for more airplanes continues to skyrocket.13 years ago
Oso landowner cuts money-making deal with state
When the state needed to get an emergency road built through the Oso slide area, it went to landowners to get the okay to use their properties, but one refused until the state met his demands for a higher price.13 years ago
Downtown Seattle plagued by near-impossible left turns
Drivers versus pedestrians. Having a bunch of people walking downtown can be a sign of a vibrant city, but all those pedestrians can make getting around extremely difficult.13 years ago
Some traffic signals operated by city, others by state, at troubled 522 Woodinville on-ramp
Trying to get on or off Highway 522 is a nightmare.13 years ago
Your ride on I-405 will cost you and your carpool may not save you
It's more expensive to cross the 520 Bridge this morning. A two-and-a-half percent increase in the tolls went into effect at midnight, but tolls on 520 are just the start. Your trip on I-405 is going to start costing you and having two people in your car might not be enough to get a free pass in the HOV lane.13 years ago
No ban here: Where you can shoot off fireworks in Washington now
If you hear someone shoot off fireworks in your neighborhood today, they are likely breaking the law.13 years ago
Does hitting the walk signal make the traffic light turn green faster?
In a follow-up to our earlier story on traffic signals as a potential reason for huge backups on Mercer Street, we were asked: Does hitting the walk signal button a bunch of times makes a difference in changing the light faster?13 years ago
Fate of bank puts Boeing jobs in Washington at risk
A bank you've probably never heard of holds the key to Boeing's future in Washington, and Congress is debating whether to shut it down.13 years ago
Seattle traffic signals not the root of Mercer Street’s giant backups
One of the biggest complaints we get in the Chokepoints Department is about signal timing. Everybody seems to think congestion can be fixed with just a wave of the magic timing wand.13 years ago
