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MyNorthwest Staff
Semitruck carrying bananas catches fire, blocks lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma
A massive commercial vehicle fire is blocking lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma.3 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1 killed, 1 in custody after crash on SR 167 in Auburn
Southbound SR 167 is blocked in Auburn after a deadly three-car crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson.5 hours ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
Sound Transit launches pilot program allowing pets on light rail and buses
Sound Transit has launched a limited-duration pet policy pilot program allowing pets aboard transit services under updated guidelines.5 hours ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
Puget Sound travelers will face major disruptions on I-5 and I-405 this weekend
Travelers in the Puget Sound region face major highway shutdowns Halloween weekend due to two major construction projects.19 hours ago
Nate Connors
Emergency repairs shut down ferry service early
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced an early end of service for the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry route.21 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Don’t be the driver who shuts down a mountain pass: Get winter-ready
Call it a practice run for the rest of the winter. Our first snow storm of the season this week provided a reminder that it's time to get our cars in shape.1 day ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 16 on-ramp to northbound I-5 back open after overturned box truck
The SR 16 on-ramp to northbound I-5 has reopened after an overturned box truck blocked the road.2 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Light rail train collides with vehicle making illegal turn
A scary moment for Light Rail passengers after a train collided with a vehicle Wednesday morning.2 days ago
Regan Gallo-Fenz
Flying for the holidays? SEA Airport ranks No. 3 for fewer travel disruptions
If you're worried about flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) airport for the holidays, a new consumer report may ease your mind. SEA ranks No. 3.3 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
New partial joint installed on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Some good news for drivers who regularly use the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The Washington State Department of Transportation says the new partial joint has been installed on the aging structure.3 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US 2 reopens after multi-vehicle collision shuts down all lanes for nearly six hours
An early morning headache for drivers near Monroe. WSDOT says all lanes of US 2 are blocked in both directions near Monroe after a collision involving multiple vehicles.3 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive fish passage project under I-90 in Factoria nearing its end
Eastbound I-90 drivers are close to getting their HOV lane back in Factoria. The fish passage project under the freeway is in its final months.3 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Expect long PM commutes until further notice on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Drivers who use the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (SR 16) to Gig Harbor should expect longer nighttime commutes due to construction work.4 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Amtrak opens new Seattle maintenance facility ahead of 2027 schedule
Amtrak has cut the ribbon on its new 100,000-square-foot maintenance facility in SODO, opening a building originally scheduled to debut in 2027.7 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Expect major delays: Lanes closing on Tacoma Narrows Bridge for extensive repairs
Major lane closures are coming to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, starting this weekend.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Wire theft knocks out more lighting along I-5 in Lakewood
Here we go again. Thieves who ripped wire from Washington State Department of Transportation electrical boxes impacted drivers in Lakewood earlier this week.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
11 injured in work bus, semi-truck crash on SR 24 near Othello
At least 11 people were injured in a "critical incident" after a work bus and semi-truck collision on SR 24 near Othello Thursday morning.8 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Get ready, drivers: Puyallup to Lynnwood could cost $54 in tolls
We're less than a year from the expansion of the express toll lane system between Renton and Bellevue, marking the start of segmented tolling.8 days ago
Nate Connors
Revive I-5 on Ship Canal Bridge to end 2 months ahead of schedule
WSDOT announced it has moved up Revive I-5's completion date to the weekend of Oct. 30, which is two months ahead of schedule.9 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Man in wheelchair killed after being hit by train in downtown Puyallup
Two people have been hit by a train in downtown Puyallup.9 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Westbound I-90 back open at Snoqualmie Pass after winter preparation
Westbound I-90 has reopened after a temporary closure at Snoqualmie Pass.9 days ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT announces temporary closure of westbound I-90 Wednesday
WSDOT announced a Wednesday morning closure of all westbound I-90 lanes near milepost 52 at Snoqualmie Pass.10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crash blocking two right lanes on northbound I-5 in Seattle
A crash is blocking the two right lanes and the HOV lane on northbound I-5 in Seattle.10 days ago
