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Jason Sutich
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.15 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amtrak Seattle-Portland service suspended until Wednesday morning after Portland warehouse fire
Amtrak's train service between Seattle and Portland is currently suspended, and it won't return until Wednesday morning.19 hours ago
Nate Connors
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).21 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
‘A well-oiled machine’: Wire theft rings are outpacing WSDOT’s efforts to protect I-5 infrastructure
Wire theft continues to cost the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.21 hours ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Prepare for another weekend of major construction on three roadways
Travelers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for delays and road closures this weekend as construction takes place across I-405, SR 99, and I-5.4 days ago
Jason Sutich
25-year-old man arrested after climbing, hanging from I-5 overpass near Everett
A 25-year-old man was arrested after climbing and hanging from an I-5 overpass near Everett, prompting officials to shut down all lanes in the area.5 days ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes of SR 18 reopen after semi-truck, motorcycle collision near Tiger Mountain
All lanes of SR 18 near Tiger Mountain have reopened after a semi-truck and motorcycle collision.5 days ago
Chris Sullivan
West Seattle light rail expansion delayed another 3 years
This is not what West Seattle transit riders wanted to hear. Light rail service to the neighborhood has been delayed again.5 days ago
Jason Sutich
NB I-405 ramp to EB I-90 in Bellevue reopens hours after semi carrying garbage overturned
The northbound I-405 ramp to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue is fully blocked after a semi-truck carrying garbage overturned on the roadway.6 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit looks to double cost of property acquisition, construction support services for West Seattle expansion
Sound Transit said it needs another $765 million to acquire property and prepare for the link extension to West Seattle, but the overall budget won't change.6 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Sound Transit’s radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?7 days ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes of southbound SR 525 reopen in Mukilteo after fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 525 are fully blocked south of Beverly Park Road in Mukilteo following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Tuesday.8 days ago
Chris Sullivan
19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass
WSDOT will activate temporary traffic signals on SR 20 at Campbell Lake Road. They will allow one direction of travel through the construction zone for 19 days.8 days ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Traffic patterns have changed on Denny Way as part of Route 8 project
One of Seattle’s busiest corridors has entered the final phase of a project designed to bring a new bus-only lane to Denny Way.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week
Drivers heading through Bellevue this week will want to plan ahead.8 days ago
James Lynch
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is suspended through Friday due to a track obstruction caused by an earlier warehouse fire.8 days ago
Nate Connors
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.11 days ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.12 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.12 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Stalled semitruck cleared after blocking Hood Canal Bridge for more than an hour
A stalled semitruck was blocking the entrance to the Hood Canal Bridge.12 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Truck overturns, spilling dirt and blocking ramp from I-5 to State Route 167
The ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to State Route 167 in Pierce County is fully blocked because of an overturned dump truck.13 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered
Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.14 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.14 days ago
