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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.24 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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 9.2 days ago
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.6 days ago
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.6 days ago
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.7 days ago
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.8 days ago
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.8 days ago
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.9 days ago
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.9 days ago
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.9 days ago
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.12 days ago
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.12 days ago
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.13 days ago
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.13 days ago
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 2.15 days ago
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.15 days ago
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.15 days ago
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.16 days ago
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.16 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Drivers near Mukilteo’s Rosehill could see more speed camera tickets
The Mukilteo Police Department announced the speed threshold for the Rosehill automated traffic safety camera will gradually be lowered.19 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US 101 reopens after large tree blocked highway
US 101 in Clallam County has reopened after a large tree blocked both directions.19 days ago
Julia Dallas
Heading out for the Fourth? Watch for these road closures in western WA
As Fourth of July travel is picking up, there are several road closures drivers should plan for before heading out to catch the fireworks.19 days ago
