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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 2027.17 hours 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.21 hours 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.3 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.4 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.4 days ago
Chris Sullivan
‘Larch Madness,’ more like bad parking madness as people chase view of changing leaves
You're running out of time to catch "Larch Madness" along SR 20 in the North Cascades. But if you do head up there over the next few days, don't act like a fool.4 days ago
Jason Sutich
Two drivers killed in head-on crash on SR 164 near Enumclaw
Two people died after a collision on SR 164 near Enumclaw that closed the road in both directions for more than four hours early Monday morning.5 days ago
Nate Connors
Montlake pedestrian bridge closes for a week at SR 520
Pedestrians and bicyclists at Montlake will need to navigate a detour crossing over SR 520 for a full week, beginning Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 a.m.5 days ago
Michael Strite
Sound Transit to host community forum after Ballard light rail delayed to 2042
Sound Transit is encouraging Seattle residents to speak up about the proposed light rail extension to the Ballard neighborhood.5 days ago
Frank Sumrall
All westbound SR 18 lanes reopen after crash near Tiger Mountain summit
All westbound lanes of SR 18 were blocked at I-90 in Snoqualmie for nearly an hour due to a crash near the Tiger Mountain summit.5 days ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects over the weekend include another closure on I-405
The good news is this weekend's list of WSDOT projects is substantially shorter. The bad news is we have another full closure on I-405.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve
Four lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 due to a crash on Friday.8 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516
Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.9 days ago
Jason Sutich
Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked
A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.9 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bellevue Way reopens after deadly crash; delays on I-90 and I-405
The eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps at Bellevue Way SE have reopened after a fatal crash early Thursday morning.9 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Watch out for these chokepoints: Tacoma Narrows Bridge delays, I-5 shutdown and ‘deFlocking’
We now know when two weeks of construction will begin on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. We kind of know when I-5 will be shut down in Shoreline.9 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Get ready for northbound I-405 closures in Bellevue this weekend
All northbound lanes from SE 8th Street to NE 4th Street will close from 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 to 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 in Bellevue.10 days ago
