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MyNorthwest Staff

All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire

All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.
3 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Both ramps reopen after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM

The southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane/JBLM has reopened after it was shut down early Thursday morning when a semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch.
4 days ago
US 2 road rage shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2

All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.
5 days ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

Stuck after a Hood Canal Bridge opening? New traffic signal aims to help

A new traffic signal near the Hood Canal Bridge will create gaps in post-opening gridlock so trapped residents can get out of their neighborhoods.
5 days ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
John Curley Show

‘Almost no accountability’: Transportation expert says Sound Transit is ‘building for the past’ amid ballooning budget

KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
6 days ago
SR 202...
Chris Sullivan

SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs

Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
7 days ago
SR 20...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road

According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
7 days ago
SEA ground stop thunderstorm...
Jason Sutich

Ground delay at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region

A ground delay has been issued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday.
11 days ago
Drivers use the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, also called the diamond or commuter lane. (Photo...
Chris Sullivan

When is a left lane camper not really camping?

Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
12 days ago
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Chris Sullivan

90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action

As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.
13 days ago
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Nate Connors

Low tide cancellations and restrictions on Washington State Ferries this week

If you plan on traveling on a Washington State Ferry this week, you'll need to plan around cancellations and/or delays on a few routes due to low tides.
14 days ago
Walla Walla Ferry...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t get turned away at the Kingston Ferry, you need a ticket first

He did not know that there is now a ticket kiosk about a mile west of the toll booth in Kingston. You are required to get a ticket at that kiosk before getting into the ferry line down to the toll booth and terminal.
14 days ago
I-5 north crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lanes reopen on I-5 north after crash involving semi-truck

Two left lanes have reopened after all lanes were blocked on I-5 north due to a crash involving a semi-truck.
14 days ago
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John Curley Show

Curley: South Lake Union streetcar remains ‘a total waste of money’ despite ridership gains

The City of Seattle is celebrating the increase in ridership on the South Lake Union trolley, but KIRO host John Curley remains unimpressed by the data.
14 days ago
closure wsdot projects western wa...
Nate Connors

WSDOT finishes two major projects early, but more closures coming this week throughout western WA

WSDOT had a stellar weekend, completing two behemoth projects well ahead of schedule. Here are all the construction projects on tap this week throughout western Washington.
15 days ago
revive I-5 ship canal bridge...
Nate Connors

Revive I-5 returns: Northbound I-5 closes this weekend near Ship Canal Bridge

After pausing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Revive I-5 is back with a full shutdown on northbound I-5 starting Friday.
17 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Sound Transit light rail’s 15-hour suspension caused by train hatch failure

Link light rail service returned to normal after it was suspended between the Northgate and Capitol Hill stations for approximately 15 hours Thursday.
17 days ago
SR 167...
Julia Dallas

1 lane blocked on SR 167 in Auburn due to brush fire

One lane is blocked on SR 167 in Auburn due to a brush fire.
18 days ago
sound transit light rail seattle northgate judkins park...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sound Transit light rail suspended between Northgate and Capitol Hill stations

Light rail service has been suspended in Seattle between the Northgate, Stadium, and Judkins Park stations.
19 days ago
US 2 Stevens Pass...
Nate Connors

Storm-ravaged US 2 near Leavenworth getting permanent repairs this month, including 4-day closure

WSDOT can move forward with permanent repairs with the warm and dry summer weather on US 2.
20 days ago
sounder train shoreline...
MyNorthwest Staff

Person hit and killed by Sounder Train

A person was hit and killed by the Sounder Train on the North Line Tuesday around 5:30 p.m.
20 days ago
issaquah SR 18 crash...
Jason Sutich

All lanes reopened on eastbound SR 18 after Issaquah crash, miles of delays remain

All lanes of eastbound SR 18 have reopened following a collision just west of I-90 near Issaquah.
21 days ago
ship canal bridge world cup...
Nate Connors

World Cup ends and Revive I-5 begins in Seattle

It's been a treat for Seattle commuters for the past few weeks on I-5 through Seattle during the World Cup games.
21 days ago
seattle i-5 truck tire...
Jason Sutich

Loose truck tire flies off I-5, damages property in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood

Southbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a lane was closed due to a loose truck tire that flew off the highway and down into a neighborhood.
21 days ago