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Jason Sutich
Semi driver killed in crash on NB I-5 near Federal Way, causing 5-mile backup
The two right lanes of northbound I-5 are blocked on Tuesday following a fatal car and semi-truck crash near the Federal Way rest area.2 hours ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT’s road closures this week: I-405 in Kirkland, I-90 in Bellevue, SR 167 in Puyallup
The warm and dry summer months are when we see WSDOT at its busiest. The weather allows the agency to perform a number of tasks that can only be accomplished in the summer.7 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers heading to Whidbey Island face 73 days of one-lane traffic near Deception Pass
Getting on and off Whidbey Island from the north is not going to be easy for the next year or more.8 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire
All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.4 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Both ramps reopen after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM
The southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane/JBLM has reopened after it was shut down early Thursday morning when a semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch.5 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2
All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.5 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Stuck after a Hood Canal Bridge opening? New traffic signal aims to help
A new traffic signal near the Hood Canal Bridge will create gaps in post-opening gridlock so trapped residents can get out of their neighborhoods.5 days ago
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.7 days 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.7 days 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 9.8 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.12 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.12 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.13 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.14 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.14 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.15 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.15 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.15 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.18 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.18 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.19 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.19 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 2.21 days ago
