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MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.4 hours ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.10 hours ago
Nate Connors
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.3 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).3 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early
The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.4 days ago
Chris Sullivan
From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews’ busy summer
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.5 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
WSDOT cameras and travel data were down for days due to a copper wire theft, affecting real-time traffic updates across Washington.5 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.6 days ago
Nate Connors
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.6 days ago
Luke Duecy
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Northbound Revive I-5 enters final stretch as key on-ramp prepares to reopen
South Lake Union and Capitol Hill drivers are about to get their northbound I-5 access back, as the state pushes toward the end of Revive I-5.7 days ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF ‘sick-out’?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.7 days ago
Luke Duecy
‘Not the way to address those issues’: Ferguson expects ferry service to resume tomorrow amid apparent engineer sick-out
Chaos is gripping Washington ferries Monday with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 in Bellingham fully reopens after 3-car crash; injuries reported
Northbound I-5 has fully reopened in Bellingham at Iowa St., milepost 253.10 days ago
Nate Connors
Drivers brace for major closures on I-5, I-405, SR 520 and SR 99 this weekend
Drivers across western Washington should plan ahead this weekend as a series of closures brings delays across the region.10 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.12 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday
A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.12 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.13 days ago
Jason Sutich
Drivers can now be ticketed by Bellevue’s 4 new speed cameras
The grace period for the four new speed safety cameras in Bellevue ended, meaning drivers can now be ticketed for any infractions in the newly monitored zones.13 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 reopened after vehicle towing a boat crashes Near Olympia
The US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 was blocked for several hours due to a collision involving a vehicle towing a boat.14 days ago
Chris Sullivan
15 months of construction about to start on US 2 between Monroe and Gold Bar
WSDOT has a laundry list of improvements for the corridor, including new sidewalks, adding new pedestrian crossings, adding new signs, rumble strips, and a new roundabout in Sultan.14 days ago
