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Chris Sullivan

Bellevue considering getting rid of free street parking

Free street parking could be going away in Downtown Bellevue, as the city struggles to meet the growing demand for spaces.
1 day ago
Image: Outline of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project....
Nate Connors

Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project

An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.
2 days ago
Image: Lieutenant John O'Neil, a 20-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department, has filed a laws...
Jason Rantz

Rantz Exclusive: City of Seattle hit with another discrimination and harassment complaint

Another Seattle lawsuit was filed against the city, alleging discrimination and hostile environment at its police department.
3 days ago
driver's license real ID...
Chris Sullivan

Flying after May? You’ll need more than a WA driver’s license

Flying after May? Your Washington driver's license isn't going to get you through TSA after May 7 -- the day the Real ID Act goes into effect.
4 days ago
I-405 semi-truck...
Frank Sumrall

Rolled-over semi-truck catches fire on I-405, shuts down most northbound lanes near SR 169 interchange

All northbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) have been shut down after a crash involving a rolled-over semi-truck in Renton Tuesday morning.
4 days ago
Closures in Seattle area this weekend...
Nate Connors

Drivers be aware: WSDOT and Sound Transit closures this weekend in Seattle

There are several road and transit closures in the Seattle area this weekend. Boylston Avenue closures  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin installing a new noise wall at the south end of Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge this weekend. In early October, WSDOT began clearing trees and preparing the area next to Interstate-5 […]
7 days ago
Photo: WSDOT is facilitating three closures Thursday night. One is the I-90 west off-ramp to SR 18/...
Nate Connors

Plan ahead: WSDOT to shut down major exit ramps Thursday night

WSDOT is facilitating a few off-ramp closures Thursday night that could have you rearranging your commute or evening plans.
8 days ago
speed cameras...
Chris Sullivan

Should speed cameras add microphones to nab street racers?

The latest potential expansion of automated traffic speed cameras would be to crack down on souped-up cars inside designated vehicle racing enforcement zones.
9 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington State Ferries’ anticipated spring vehicle reservations available Wednesday

Washington State Ferries riders should keep an eye out as reservations for the upcoming season are set to go live this week.
10 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Sea-Tac Airport sees travel at levels ‘even stronger’ than pre-pandemic

Sea-Tac Airport is predicting another record-breaking year in 2025, according to a news release from the airport.
10 days ago
I-90 fish passage project...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: What lurks beneath I-90 fish passage project?

It's been a year and a half since WSDOT started tearing up I-90 in Factoria for a massive fish passage project. How's the work going?
11 days ago
Photo: The three-year project that is expected to slow I-5 traffic will replace concrete panels, re...
Steve Coogan

WSDOT: Major project that would have disrupted I-5 traffic for 3 years delayed

The upcoming work to rehabilitate the Ship Canal Bridge that would have caused major travel delays due to I-5 traffic has been delayed until 2026.
11 days ago
Photo: WSDOT issued a traffic alert that bridge maintenance crews closed the I-90 west ramp in Seat...
Julia Dallas

Traffic alert: I-90 west ramp to I-5 north back open

WSDOT traffic alert: Bridge maintenance crews closed the Interstate 90 (I-90) west ramp in Seattle to Interstate 5 (I-5) north.
11 days ago
washington drive, worst drivers...
Frank Sumrall

WA near dead last for overall driving in the U.S., latest study claims

WalletHub compared all 50 states and unfortunately found that Washington is the second-worst state to drive in.
15 days ago
fatal crash...
Frank Sumrall

17-year-old driver causes fatal crash on I-5, shuts down highway for hours

Interstate 5 (I-5) was shut down for several hours due to a fatal crash before reopening 5 a.m. Friday morning.
15 days ago
big rigs cover...
Chris Sullivan

New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo?

If it's illegal for a cooler to fly out of your pickup truck, why isn't it illegal when big rigs fail to cover or secure their loads?
16 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Amazon’s impact: New data reveals Friday traffic worse than pre-pandemic levels

INRIX, a firm that studies traffic, has been tracking data surrounding the impact of Amazon's five days a week in-office mandate on traffic in the Seattle area.
16 days ago
Photo: A crash blocked traffic north of Arlington....
Julia Dallas

WSP believes racing involved in deadly crash near Arlington, witnesses needed

The Washington State Patrol is looking for anyone who witnessed a deadly collision near Arlington on Monday.
17 days ago
Image: An outline of the SR 167 Completion Project that spans through Fife....
Nate Connors

Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99

Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.
17 days ago
Spanaway Loop Road...
Chris Sullivan

Chokepoints: Spanaway Loop Road closure to continue due to sewer project challenges

Spanaway Loop Road, a popular route for people trying to avoid congestion, has been closed since the middle of October.
18 days ago
washington ferries...
Chris Sullivan

WSF year in review: Soft pretzel boom and fewer canceled sailings

Ridership on the Washington State Ferries isn't expected to reach its pre-pandemic numbers for another decade, but has improved in 2024.
23 days ago
Image: Traffic begins to move on Interstate 5 in Arlington after a deadly accident in 2024....
Nate Connors

Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5

Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.
24 days ago
olympia fund roads...
Chris Sullivan

Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?

Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.
25 days ago
dallas driving...
Chris Sullivan

Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos

I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.
30 days ago