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MyNorthwest Staff
TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.11 months ago
Nate Connors
SR 99 closures at Seattle’s downtown tunnel this week
The Washington State Department of Transportation has scheduled a number of lane and ramp closures this week at or near Seattle's downtown tunnel on SR 99.11 months ago
Jason Sutich
Federal Way light rail opens this weekend with 3 new stations
Sound Transit's Link light rail extension to Federal Way will begin service this weekend, with three new stations being unveiled on Saturday.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
Traffic alert: Seattle Marathon will close streets Sunday as city transforms into race route
Plan your Sunday travel in Seattle. Expect street closures due to the Seattle Marathon; wait until afternoon for smoother driving.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
US 2 reopens after head-on crash near Nordic Center
US 2 is now open east of Stevens Pass. Stay informed on road conditions and travel alternatives for your journey.11 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive 18-month delay in I-405 widening project
This is not the news Eastside drivers want to hear, but the opening of the express toll lanes between Bellevue and Renton has been delayed by a year and a half.11 months ago
Ted Buehner
Thanksgiving holiday weather and travel: What to expect this week
The week of Thanksgiving is here, and many are planning to travel to visit family for the holiday.11 months ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF expects 300,000 ferry riders over holiday weekend, on pace for numbers not seen since 2019
You're going to have plenty of company on the state ferries this holiday weekend. More than 300,000 passengers are expected to catch a ferry over the holiday weekend.11 months ago
Alison Ahmoye, KIRO 7 News
Millions expected to travel across WA for Thanksgiving, says WSDOT
As millions prepare to travel across the state for Thanksgiving, drivers are advised to expect delays on major routes.11 months ago
Nate Connors
Sound Transit testing faster run times on the 1 Line Monday and Tuesday
Sound Transit plans to test four-minute run times for 1 Line trains. Test trains displaying “Out of Service” will run alongside regular service trains.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
Drivers plan ahead: Next phase of Ship Canal Bridge closures announced
Discover the upcoming Ship Canal Bridge closures due to Revive I-5 and how they may impact your travel plans.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
RapidRide J Line saga continues: SDOT’s latest updates on the project
Discover the latest updates on the RapidRide J Line from SDOT and what to expect as the project advances in Seattle.11 months ago
Nate Connors
Weekend closures, lane reductions, and a hold on the express lanes are bound to tie up traffic
Discover weekend traffic updates in Seattle, including closures and project impacts affecting your travel plans.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Semi-truck overturns on I-5, causing hundreds of chickens to spill out on road
Hundreds of chickens spilled out onto I-5 early Friday morning after a semi-truck delivering them overturned.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.11 months ago
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.12 months ago
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.12 months ago
