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Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.2 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position
The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.2 days ago
Frank Sumrall
All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.2 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.4 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Getting a WA driver’s license is about to get a lot harder
There are major changes coming to the requirements for new drivers and license applicants over the next few months.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.4 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Three crashes on southbound I-405 cause hour of delays from Bellevue to Renton
Three crashes occurred within approximately seven miles of each other on southbound I-405 Wednesday morning, from downtown Bellevue to north Renton.4 days ago
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 10.5 days 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.6 days 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).6 days 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.6 days 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-5.9 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.9 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.9 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.10 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.11 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.11 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?12 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 days ago
