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BROOKE GRIFFIN, KIRO 7
Seattle public transit stepping up for FIFA matches
We are less than 100 days away from the FIFA World Cup in Seattle! Public transit is putting final touches on plans to move around 750,000 people on game days.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Black ice causes 15-car pileup on Mukilteo Speedway in Snohomish County
Black ice on 164th Street S.W. over the Mukilteo Speedway triggered a 15-car pileup in Snohomish County Tuesday morning, closing the road for hours.6 months ago
Chris Sullivan
One more weekend of pain in Bothell upcoming
Drivers survived the first weekend closure of I-405 in Bothell, but an even longer closure is coming this weekend.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Three-day closure shuts down northbound 1st Avenue South bridge
All northbound lanes of the First Avenue South bridge are closed for a three‑day repair project.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes of I‑405 reopen in Bothell after weekend ramp removal
All lanes of Interstate 405 in Bothell reopened Monday morning after a weekend closure for ramp removal, part of the ongoing I‑405 expansion project.7 months ago
Chris Sullivan
I-405 to close in both directions near SR 522 this weekend, Bothell expecting some gridlock
Bothell residents could be trapped in their neighborhoods the next two weekends as the state closes I-405 in both directions near SR 522.7 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT announces 3-phase repair plan for 1st Avenue S. bridge, 3-day closure starts Monday
Repairs for the 1st Avenue S. bridge will be completed in 3 phases over the next year, beginning with a full closure of northbound 99 at the bridge on Monday.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
17-year-old killed in head-on collision involving transit bus in Jefferson County
A fatal multi-vehicle collision involving a Jefferson Transit bus killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three others on Tuesday evening in Jefferson County.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 reopens after all lanes were closed due to crash
I-5 has reopened its lanes after it was completely blocked in the northbound direction early Wednesday morning.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
SeaPort Airlines to launch new daily flights from Seattle to Spokane
Travelers can now enjoy new daily flights from Seattle to Spokane with SeaPort Airlines, expanding travel options for all.7 months ago
Nate Connors
Plan ahead: Evening disruptions this week on Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 lines
Plan ahead for disruptions on Sound Transit trains between Seattle and Lynnwood affecting evening travel this week.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
King County opens loans for flood-impacted businesses; Zahilay proposes funding for road, bridge repairs
King County offers low-interest loans for flood-affected businesses and proposes funding for critical infrastructure improvements.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
3 hospitalized after crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle
An overnight crash on Aurora Avenue N. sent three people to the hospital, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
2 Line service suspended in Bellevue after early morning disruption
Light rail service has been suspended along the 2 Line from the Spring District Station in Bellevue to downtown Redmond Tuesday morning.7 months ago
Chris Sullivan
More work zone speed cameras are coming — and so are the fines
New mobile work zone speed cameras mean stricter fines for drivers.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
DUI driver arrested for vehicular assault after blowing nearly 4x legal limit
A Monday-morning collision along northbound I-5 involved a DUI driver, who blew nearly four times Washington's legal blood alcohol content limit for driving.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Ejected driver allegedly threatens good Samaritan with gun after I-5 rollover crash
A driver pulled a gun on a bystander after he was thrown from his car and knocked unconscious in a crash on I-5 near Milton early Sunday morning.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
SR 3 in Mason County reopens after deadly crash involving bicyclist
State Route 3 in Mason County is fully blocked due to a deadly crash.7 months ago
Nate Connors
Hot Chocolate Run is just one ingredient in this weekend’s traffic headaches
Commuters face full and ramp closures this weekend, complicating travel amid the Hot Chocolate Run events.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 Line service resumes between Northgate and Lynnwood
The 2 Line service between Northgate and Lynnwood is back. Stay updated on Sound Transit changes and transportation news.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Second school bus crash this week after van strikes bus in Snohomish
A van hit a school bus Wednesday morning in Snohomish, making it the second crash involving a school bus this week.7 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Spring cleaning heads up: Snohomish County transfer station closing for most of March
The Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station facility at the south end of Paine Field in Snohomish County will close on March 9 and remain closed until March 29.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Man dies in hospital after car hit by school bus in Marysville
A crash involving a school bus on northbound I-5 near Marysville shut down the HOV lane and the left general purpose lane.7 months ago
