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Four tips for driving in the new I-405 express toll lanes

KIRO Radio's traffic reporter Chris Sullivan has four things to share about the new express toll lanes on I-405.

11 years ago

State Patrol releases numbers on I-405 toll violators

State troopers — who were educating commuters about the new I-405 Express Toll Lanes — pulled over 58 cars on Monday.

11 years ago

Bad driving habits prompt response from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

As the new school year trucks on, people have noticed some bad driving habits during school hours.

11 years ago

Pete Carroll says Kam Chancellor appears ready to play in Seahawks’ home opener

The Seahawks have been non-committal on Kam Chancellor's status for Sunday's game since the strong safety returned from his holdout on Wednesday. But coach Pete Carroll told KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Friday morning that Chancellor appears ready to play.

11 years ago

Major lane closures on I-405 before tolling can begin

The Washington State Department of Transportation crews will shut down lanes on I-405 to put the finishing touches on toll lanes before they open on Sunday.

11 years ago

Ride the Ducks no stranger to collisions

Thursday's collision involving a Ride the Duck vehicle on Seattle's Aurora Bridge is not the first incident of its kind.

11 years ago

Kenmore mayor fears major congestion when I-405 tolls begin

Your drive around "the top of the lake" secret isn't a secret anymore. When the new I-405 Express Toll Lanes go live next week, the City of Kenmore is expecting thousands of drivers to avoid the freeway and take SR 522.

11 years ago

Former prostitute says ‘nothing worse’ than Snohomish County

Sexual slavery might be considered a big city problem, but that's not the entire reality today. In fact, Snohomish County and its suburban cities keep busy with dozens of sex trafficking cases.

11 years ago

Chinese president’s visit highlights Seattle hypocrisy

As the president of China visits the Puget Sound region, local officials are doing everything they can to make him comfortable, but Dori argues that is an example of their hypocrisy.

11 years ago

You asked: Will new I-405 tolls detect cheaters?

Is there a new drone technology out there on the Eastside patrolling the HOV lanes?

11 years ago

Chinese president’s departure snarls Thursday morning traffic

Chinese President Xi Jinping's travels in the region have brought local freeways to a halt and traffic will likely snarl again during the morning commute as he makes his exit.

11 years ago

Pete Carroll’s Seahawks take 13-1 prime-time record into Sunday night game vs. Packers

With the Seahawks set to face Green Bay on Sunday night, here's your annual reminder about how good they've been in regular-season prime-time games under coach Pete Carroll.

11 years ago

Want to help count bike riders, pedestrians?

The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for 400 volunteers to help count the number of people who ride bicycles or walk.

11 years ago

How to safely drive in a school zone

School is back in session in Seattle after a five-day teachers' strike. Suddenly neighborhoods are bustling with kids, cars, and buses.

11 years ago

Light-rail trains to start running more frequently

Now it will be easier to convince your friends to take a light-rail train into downtown Seattle from the airport.

11 years ago

The Pete Carroll Show: Previewing Seahawks’ opener against St. Louis

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll joined Dori Monson on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Friday morning to preview Seattle's opener against St. Louis, calling the Rams and their defensive front "a fantastic challenge."