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Julia Dallas
WSP investigating after video of car driving across bridge on I-90 Trail goes viral
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating after a video of a car driving across the floating bridge on the I-90 Trail went viral.3 days ago
Nate Connors
Seattle road closures that could interrupt your weekend travel plans
Getting to Montlake from downtown Seattle will be a challenge beginning this weekend.3 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1 dead, car catches fire after ‘mechanical mishap’ on I-5 north at Nisqually River Bridge
A person was killed due to a "mechanical mishap" on northbound I-5 at the Nisqually River Bridge. A car subsequently caught fire.4 days ago
Michael Strite
SEA airport is shutting down the Spot Saver program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will end the "SEA Spot Saver" program after Thanksgiving.4 days ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes reopened on SB SR 167 in Renton after early morning collision
All lanes of southbound SR 167 and the SW 41st Street on-ramp have cleared in Renton near SW 43rd Street following an early morning collision.4 days ago
Nate Connors
Drivers on I-405 face more closures this week
Eastside commuters have certainly had their fair share of closures during the massive I-405 widening project over the past few years.5 days ago
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News
Divers speak after discovering piles of electrocuted fish under I-90 bridge
Sound Transit is working to fix an electrical issue along the Crosslake Connection. The agency believes the issue was killing fish.5 days ago
Nate Connors
4 nights of lane restrictions on SR 18 over Tiger Mountain
WSDOT is starting a four-night surveying project over Tiger Mountain Summit that will reduce a 6-mile stretch of eastbound SR 18.5 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
International Blvd. reopens after vactor truck tips over
A vactor truck tipped on its side, subsequently closing all southbound lanes on International Blvd. in SeaTac.5 days ago
Julia Dallas
First section of SR 167 Expressway in Fife opening by Sunday
The first section of the SR 167 Expressway is set to open by 9 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from WSDOT.6 days ago
Jillian Raftery
Sound Transit has a dead fish problem
Thousands of fish have been found dead in Lake Washington, possibly electrocuted by equipment from the new Crosslake light rail system.10 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones
Woodinville has added speed cameras near certain school zones to encourage safer driving and protect students.10 days ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle is the No. 1 Labor Day destination in the U.S. Here’s what travelers need to know
As the summer season wraps up, AAA reports well over 100 million people are expected to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend.10 days ago
Nate Connors
Record summer for Washington ferries caps off with 400K expected over Labor Day weekend
It was a banner summer season for ferry passengers, recording 7 million riders between Memorial Day weekend and the end of August.11 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-405 south in Bellevue cleared following crash
Four lanes are blocked on I-405 south in Bellevue due to a collision.11 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station11 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s own report says 27% of traffic deaths were homeless. The city’s safety plan barely touches on it
Recently, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order aimed at making Seattle's streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or takes transit.11 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Region’s latest pedestrian bridge taking shape in Shoreline
Drivers keep asking me what is being built on the west side of I-5, just north of the 145th overpass. It looks like a bridge, and that's exactly what it is.11 days ago
James Lynch
Summer’s almost over, but Bellevue police say the traffic crackdown will continue
The Bellevue Police Department is closing out its "100 Safe Days of Summer" campaign with a weeklong emphasis.13 days ago
Nate Connors
September brings changes to the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service
Beginning Tuesday, the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service will return to its pre-pandemic schedule, eliminating 14 daily sailings.13 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Late 8’ slowdowns have ‘nothing to do with South Lake Union’: Rantz argues Denny Way bus-only lane misses why Route 8 is actually late
Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only, extending from Seattle Center to I-5, but not everyone is happy with the change.13 days ago
Chris Sullivan
What are the rules for oversize loads on WA freeways? A closer look after two rigs parked illegally on I-5
It was two weeks ago today that I noticed two oversize loads parked along northbound I-5 near SeaTac.13 days ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle now has 35 school zone speed cameras. Here’s what getting caught will cost you
Cities are starting or adding more school zone speed limit cameras.14 days ago
