Nate Connors

KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter

Nate Connors

Nate Connors is a member of the KIRO Newsradio Traffic team.

Plan ahead: Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing schedule starts Sunday

Beginning Sunday, December 29, the winter sailing schedule will officially start on all ten routes with the Washington State Ferries system.
2 years ago

Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns

Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
2 years ago

Come celebrate: Bike and pedestrian bridge debuts at Montlake this weekend

Just weeks before the State Route 520/Montlake Lid Project wraps up, the public is invited to attend the inaugural opening of the bike and foot bridge this weekend.
2 years ago

SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025

On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.
2 years ago

WSDOT: Massive project will disrupt traffic for 3 years as crews work to repair I-5

Seattle commuters should brace for significant traffic disruptions next year as the Washington State Department of Transportation embarks on its largest "Revive I-5" project to date.
2 years ago

Good news for drivers: SR 529 bridge reopens in Everett after 5 months

Drivers through Everett will notice something different on their Monday morning commute. Less traffic! The State Route 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville is ready to reopen.
2 years ago

Are the South Lake Union Streetcar’s days numbered?

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.
2 years ago

Weekend traffic: Closures scheduled for Sound Transit’s 1 Line

Sound Transit's 1 Line will undergo scheduled maintenance over the weekend closing five stations between Capitol Hill and SODO.
2 years ago

Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season

Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
2 years ago

Sea-Tac airport on pace to set new record for gun violations

On Oct. 28, the 100th gun violation in 2024 at Sea-Tac Airport, 82 of those were loaded, setting the pace for a new record high.
2 years ago

Rules every parent should teach during National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week, giving parents the perfect opportunity to educate their children.
2 years ago

Accessibility issues addressed with Seattle’s newest RapidRide service

The RapidRide G Line, which provides rapid bus service from the Central District to Madison Valley, opened in September.
2 years ago

This weekend’s project punch-list includes highways, bridges and a tunnel

Weekend construction will be seen across Western Washington as WSDOT scrambles to finish project before the rainy weather sets in.
2 years ago

Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls

This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.
2 years ago

Washington State Ferries first attempt at hybrid-electric conversion faces delay

Washington State Ferries is completing conversions of its three largest vessels. But there is a delay in getting the M/V Wenatchee back up.
2 years ago

More than 100-year-old Ballard Bridge will shut down for makeover

If all goes as planned, SDOT will need four consecutive weekend closures to complete the projects on the Ballard Bridge.
2 years ago

Washington Department of Transportation ramps up traffic projects before Fall rain

This weekend's projects brings traffic changes to I-405, I-5, I-90, and Lake Washington Boulevard near Montlake.
2 years ago

Transportation agencies race to finish projects, congesting weekend traffic

From Woodinville's wine country to another full closure on I-405, here is a list of construction that might affect weekend traffic.
2 years ago

Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans

The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington on the SR 520 toll bridge daily will have to choose another route this weekend.
2 years ago

The weekend in traffic: From the Mercer mess to Foo Fighters

Traffic issues building at I-5 and Mercer, Montlake, the West Seattle bridge and more. Your summary on weekend chokepoints.
2 years ago

Latest recall for Ford, Mazda vehicles comes with a ‘Do Not Drive’ warning

Nearly 460,000 Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys and Mazdas are facing a vehicle recall due to safety concerns with defective Takata airbags.
2 years ago

The dreaded traffic term ‘Expect delays’ in play for Seattle this weekend

Mariners fans and others who will be driving to or through downtown this weekend will face a few traffic challenges.
2 years ago

Sound Transit’s East Link 2-Line is online

The grand opening of Sound Transit's East Link 2-Line is finally here, set for Saturday, April 26 after 18 years of anticipation.
2 years ago

Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.
2 years ago