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Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
Jillian Raftery

Copper wire thieves strike again, shut down light rail between SeaTac and Federal Way

Sound Transit light rail shut down between the Star Lake Station in Kent and the Angle Lake Station in SeaTac on Wednesday after thieves stole copper wire.
6 months ago
Seahawks super bowl parade...
Nate Connors

Public transit and commutes: How to get to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade

With an expected 750,000 to 1 million fans converging on Seattle, regional transit will be working overtime to get everyone to the Seahawks parade safely.
6 months ago
wilkeson ferguson trump emergency...
Chris Sullivan

Small town mayor calls out Ferguson for focusing on Trump and not local emergency

The state won't declare what's happening to the town of Wilkeson an emergency, so lawmakers are now asking the federal government for help.
6 months ago
wsp mukilteo ferry dock...
Chris Sullivan

Massive WSP training event planned at Mukilteo ferry dock

Heads up, Mukilteo. You are going to see a large Washington State Patrol presence at the ferry dock on Friday. But don't be alarmed, it's just training.
6 months ago
motorcycles on freeway...
Chris Sullivan

Should motorcycles be allowed to ride on the shoulder? WA lawmakers weigh in

A proposed bill in Washington could permit shoulder driving for motorcycles, easing traffic woes for riders and drivers alike.
6 months ago
downtown tunnel...
Nate Connors

WSDOT projects bring closures to Seattle’s downtown tunnel, Valley Freeway this week

Unseasonably warm weather aids WSDOT maintenance in Seattle. Stay informed about essential tunnel and freeway closures.
6 months ago
wa cdl registration fees...
Chris Sullivan

Improving WA’s commercial driver safety, one fee at a time

Truck drivers and trucking companies could see one of their registration fees double under a bill being considered in the legislature.
6 months ago
light rail I-90 bridge...
John Curley Show

‘We’re projecting 50,000 riders a day’: Council member defends I-90 light rail investment

Claudia Balducci champions I-90 light rail as Sound Transit prepares for the March 28 launch, emphasizing its community benefits.
6 months ago
SR 542 repairs...
Nate Connors

Highway repairs cut off Mt. Baker Ski Resort access starting Monday

Skiers face challenges as Mt. Baker Ski Resort closes for repairs amid a tough snow season, impacting winter sports enthusiasts.
6 months ago
Ship Canal Bridge Speed Limit...
Frank Lenzi

50 MPH speed limit signs installed on I‑5 Ship Canal Bridge as photo enforcement nears

New 50 MPH speed limit signs are now active on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, enhancing safety in the construction zone for drivers.
6 months ago
revive I-5 tolls I-405 commute...
Chris Sullivan

Why WA won’t waive southbound I-405 tolls during Revive I-5

We're almost three weeks into the five months of Hell (Revive I-5), and the traffic patterns have settled in.
6 months ago
expired tabs wa cars...
Charlie Harger

Harger: What’s actually new in WA’s car tab crackdown bill — and what’s already law

The state wants to impound your car if it's parked on a public street if it has expired tabs for more than 45 days.
6 months ago
sr 169 enumclaw...
Frank Sumrall

SR 169 closed in both directions north of Enumclaw after power pole fire

SR 169 was closed in both directions north of Enumclaw early Thursday morning, WSDOT reported, due to a power pole fire.
6 months ago
fairfax bridge emergency...
Chris Sullivan

Too bad a truck didn’t take out the Fairfax Bridge, then it would have been considered an emergency

Ask Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli. Her city's lifeline, the Fairfax Bridge over the Carbon River, was shut down last year, and everything stopped.
6 months ago
expired tabs wa drivers...
Frank Sumrall

600,000 WA drivers have expired tabs — a new bill could increase the fine

Thousands of people are driving around Washington with expired tabs. A proposed bill would increase the penalties for this infraction.
6 months ago
I-5 police pursuit backups federal way...
Frank Sumrall

Early morning police chase causes I-5 backup near SR 18 in Federal Way

Northbound I-5 just north of SR 18 in Federal Way has been shut down to just one lane after a crash occurred following a brief police pursuit.
6 months ago
revive I-5 wsdot express lanes...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WSDOT needs to try opening the southbound express lanes amid ‘Revive I-5’

Ninety-minute commutes. Backups past the county line. I wonder if WSDOT is paying attention to what's happening, or are they just trusting the projections?
6 months ago
e-bike...
Chris Sullivan

The e-bike you bought your child might not be legal

Discover the legalities of e-bikes for children and ensure safety and compliance while enjoying the ride.
6 months ago
Ferry Wenatchee propeller damage....
Frank Lenzi

2 large ferries out of service

Washington State Ferries reports two large ferries out of service, affecting schedules and passenger travel.
6 months ago
sound transit light rail lake washington...
Frank Lenzi

Light rail across Lake Washington to open in late March

Light rail across Lake Washington launches Saturday, March 28, Sound Transit announced.
6 months ago
US 2 Stevens Pass...
Chris Sullivan

US 2 to Leavenworth could open in March

Discover the latest updates on US 2's expected reopening in March post-flooding and the impact of recent atmospheric rivers.
6 months ago
closure wsdot projects western wa...
Nate Connors

WSDOT schedules overnight road work in King, Pierce Counties

From Seattle's Downtown Tunnel to the Fife Curve, drivers will see late-night closures this week as WSDOT works through several projects.
6 months ago
SR 530 reopens flood...
Jason Sutich

300-foot section of SR 530 reopens after a month of flood repairs

A 300-foot section of east and westbound SR 530 between Rockport and Darrington was reopened Tuesday after it sustained damage during the flooding in December.
6 months ago
Ferndale crash...
Julia Dallas

Southbound I-5 reopens hours later in Ferndale after deadly multi-vehicle crash

Southbound I-5 was fully blocked for hours in Ferndale after a deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred.
6 months ago