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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.17 hours 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.17 hours 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.1 day 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.2 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.2 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 Station2 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.2 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.2 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
5 people killed in suspected DUI head-on crash on SR 2
Five people were killed in a suspected DUI crash on SR 2 north of East Wenatchee late Sunday night.5 days ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Weekend traffic: prepare for delays on I-405 near Kirkland, I-5 near Dupont
Drivers heading out this weekend should prepare for delays as construction projects affect both I-405 in Kirkland and I-5 near DuPont.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.8 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.9 days ago
Jason Sutich
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.9 days ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate
All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.9 days ago
Chris Sullivan
‘I almost got run over’: King County deputy’s close call is a reminder to slow down and move over
A King County deputy nearly lost his life on SR 167 when a car ripped past his patrol SUV, and 36% of drivers admit they wouldn't have moved over.9 days ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett
A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.11 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero’s effectiveness: ‘No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space’
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.11 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Five cars behind you and going under the speed limit? In WA, you’re breaking the law
You might know the speed limit, but do you know you're breaking the law if you're driving under it with five cars stuck behind you?11 days ago
