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parking rates seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle updates street parking rates: Here are the neighborhoods affected

Seattle adjusted street parking rates across several neighborhoods, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
10 months ago
sr 99 tunnel power outage...
Frank Sumrall

SR 99 tunnel in Seattle reopened after power outage

The SR 99 tunnel in Seattle has reopened in both directions Thursday morning after a power outage.
10 months ago
Bothell...
Chris Sullivan

Free-flow no more: Traffic signals coming to SR 522 at I-405 interchange

Discover how active traffic lights on SR 522 at I-405 in Bothell will impact drivers and traffic flow in the area.
10 months ago
Sound Transit at westlake station fare gate...
Nate Connors

Sound Transit’s 1-line service has evening disruptions planned through Seattle

Late-night passengers must switch to ST buses for service disruptions starting Tuesday evening in Seattle. Plan ahead for maintenance.
10 months ago
SR 167 bridge repairs drivers...
Chris Sullivan

Pain returning to NB SR 167 drivers as repairs get underway

Repairs to a damaged bridge on northbound SR 167 begin Wednesday night, and that means big changes for drivers.
10 months ago
North Cascades Highway...
Nate Connors

North Cascades Highway reopened Monday morning

The North Cascades Highway has reopened after heavy snow, but expect more closures due to upcoming weather conditions.
10 months ago
sound transit seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Sound Transit closes four Seattle stations to repair cracked rail

To make repairs on a cracked rail north of the Westlake Light Link Rail station, Sound Transit closed four stations in Seattle on Sunday.
10 months ago
SR 167 bridge repairs drivers...
Julia Dallas

Permanent SR 167 bridge repairs to start next week with overnight closure

Permanent repairs on the SR 167 bridge start next week, impacting overnight traffic. Plan ahead for closures and delays.
10 months ago
SEA innovations holiday travel...
Luke Duecy

SEA unveils redesigned Checkpoint 6 with faster, more spacious layout

Starting Monday, a newly redesigned security Checkpoint 6 opens at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
10 months ago
all lanes closed WB I-90 I-5...
Jason Sutich

All lanes back open after collision on WB I-90

All lanes are back open after a collision blocked all westbound lanes of I-90, WSDOT announced.
10 months ago
Bullfrog road overpass...
Jason Sutich

Bullfrog overpass to reopen by late January after emergency repairs

The Bullfrog overpass above I-90 near Cle Elum is expected to finish repairs by the end of January after it was severely damaged by a semi-truck in October.
10 months ago
snohomish...
Chris Sullivan

New bridge targeting daily chokepoint in Snohomish under construction

A new bridge aims to ease the daily congestion on northbound SR 9 into Snohomish, improving regional traffic flow.
10 months ago
wsdot disruptions weekday...
Nate Connors

WSDOT projects bring weekday disruptions to Kent, Monroe, and Seattle

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has has a few weekday assignments that could affect your routine.
10 months ago
army vehicle preston king county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Army vehicle flips over in Preston late Monday night

An Army vehicle flipped over on I-90 in King County after a crash late Monday night.
11 months ago
slow down move over WA...
Chris Sullivan

Drivers still confused about slow down, move over

This law is super simple. You see flashing lights on the side of the road. You slow down. You move over, but a survey showed a lot of confusion over the rules.
11 months ago
US 2 closure...
Julia Dallas

All westbound lanes of US 2 at SR 204 back open

All westbound lanes of US 2 at State Route 204 (SR 204) at milepost 2 were closed.
11 months ago
FAA air traffic...

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets

The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
11 months ago
southbound I-5 crash commute...
MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes on southbound I-5 south of Bridgeport reopened after crash

A significant crash occurred early Wednesday morning on southbound I-5, causing delays for morning commuters.
11 months ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Nate Connors

Washington State Ferries will cancel some Tuesday morning sailings in the San Juan Islands

Riders on the Washington State Ferry inter-island service will need to plan around a few cancellations on Tuesday morning on the Anacortes/San Juans route.
11 months ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Julia Dallas

Ferry riders plan ahead: Sailings canceled due to low tides

Several Port Townsend and Coupeville Ferry sailings are canceled for low tides this month.
11 months ago
Chains wsp snoqualmie pass...
Chris Sullivan

Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes

You should start carrying your chains in your car, just to be ready when the snow hits.
11 months ago
Federal Way light rail (1)...
Julia Dallas

Federal Way light rail less than 5 weeks away

In less than five weeks, riders will be able to take the Federal Way light rail.
11 months ago
I-90 car crash...
Frank Sumrall

Major car crash causes lane closures on eastbound I-90 near North Bend

A significant crash shut down all eastbound lanes of I-90 near North Bend Friday morning.
11 months ago
sr 520 crash montlake...
Frank Sumrall

2 lanes reopened after crash on SR 520 approaching Montlake

Two lanes, the left general-purpose lane and the HOV lane, are blocked on westbound SR 520 after a crash occurred. 
11 months ago