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I-90 bridge near Cle Elum...
Jason Sutich and Julia Dallas

Driver who hit Bullfrog Road overpass cited for violating permit; Repair work underway

Westbound I-90 at Bullfrog overpass closed after oversized semi-truck damaged it late Tuesday night.
1 year ago
winter driving pass...
Chris Sullivan

Who’s ready for pass level snow?

Snow is forecasted to reach pass level. Is your vehicle winter-ready? Stay informed for safe winter driving conditions.
1 year ago
southbound sr 167 wsdot...
Nate Connors

WSDOT tackles paving, drainage work, traffic signals across region this week

WSDOT addresses paving, drainage, and traffic signals; expect lane closures across western Washington this week.
1 year ago
insurance exchange (1)...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t exchange information in the middle of the freeway

Discover essential steps to take after a freeway accident and avoid exchanging information in unsafe conditions.
1 year ago
Sound Transit everett seattle late-night bus...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Miss the last train? Sound Transit may add late-night bus from Everett to Seattle

Sound Transit may soon offer overnight bus service between Everett and Seattle. The agency stated that the idea is to help riders who miss the last Link light rail train.
1 year ago
State Route 18...
Nate Connors

State Route 18 closed over Tiger Mountain through Monday

State Route 18 remains closed over Tiger Mountain. Learn about the widening project and its impact on local traffic.
1 year ago
White River Bridge opens...
Jason Sutich

White River Bridge officially reopens, weeks ahead of schedule

The White River Bridge has officially reopened weeks early, following damage from a truck earlier this year.
1 year ago
light rail train stuck...
MyNorthwest Staff

Light rail train stuck between SODO and Beacon Hill

A southbound light rail train became stuck underground between SODO and Beacon Hill.
1 year ago
avalanche control...
Chris Sullivan

Avalanche control is ditching the big guns

Discover how modern methods in avalanche control are improving safety and reducing delays in the Cascades this winter.
1 year ago
west seattle shot...
MyNorthwest Staff

3 right lanes on NB I-5 reopened after early-morning crash in Seattle

A crash occurred in the early commuting hours of Wednesday on northbound I-5 just south of the I-90 interchange.
1 year ago
Ship Canal Bridge...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Expect delays on Ship Canal Bridge this week

Drivers on I-5 should anticipate delays while crossing the Ship Canal Bridge due to ongoing construction activities.
1 year ago
SR 99 toll setting wa cameras bill toll camera...
Frank Lenzi

State considers toll boost for SR 99 tunnel during World Cup

Drivers may face higher tolls in the SR 99 tunnel for the World Cup, aiming to manage traffic and support maintenance efforts.
1 year ago
80-year-old driver I-82 zillah...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kent road back open after police activity

Kent police have reopened 4th Avenue and Titus Street after police activity.
1 year ago
green river dan evans bridge...
Frank Sumrall

Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopens to traffic

State Route 169 on the Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopened on Tuesday morning after nearly a month of being closed to traffic.
1 year ago
I-5 pickup truck fuel hauler...
Frank Sumrall

Two right lanes of SB I-5 are blocked after pickup truck wedged under fuel hauler

Two right lanes of southbound I-5 are blocked after a pickup truck was wedged under a fuel hauler early Tuesday morning.
1 year ago
SR 167 tolling system...
Chris Sullivan

Honor system ends with new SR 167 tolling system

Get ready for the upcoming SR 167 tolling system change. Prepare now for the first update in 17 years.
1 year ago
blewett pass...
Frank Sumrall

Blewett Pass back open after closing in both directions due to heavy snowfall

Blewett Pass, a mountain pass in the Wenatchee Mountains along US 97, was shut down in both directions Monday morning due to heavy snowfall.
1 year ago
Westlake Park...
Julia Dallas

Westlake Park closed until spring for major upgrade

Westlake Park, the heart of downtown Seattle, will be closed until spring 2026.
1 year ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Julia Dallas

All ferry routes could be disrupted due to lack of crew

All ferry routes could be disrupted due to a lack of crew, Washington State Ferries reported Friday.
1 year ago
I-5 one lane SR 516 Kent...
Frank Sumrall

All lanes on northbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Kent near SR 516

All lanes on northbound I-5 have reopened after a crash occurred at the SR 516 intersection in Kent early Friday morning.
1 year ago
most dangerous stretch of highway data...
James Lynch

Drive here often? Western WA has state’s most dangerous stretch of highway

Western Washington is home to the most dangerous stretch of highway in the state.
1 year ago
dui crash tacoma I-5...
MyNorthwest Staff

Alleged DUI crash on I-5 near Tacoma results in arrest

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a driver after crashing their car on I-5, causing it to tip over on its side.
1 year ago
Revive I-5 ship canal bridge...
Chris Sullivan

Revive I-5 returns: Multiple southbound Ship Canal Bridge lanes to close for six weekends

Contractors are back this weekend for the first of six weekend projects in the southbound direction of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge.
1 year ago
SR 520 closures (1)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Only 2 days left of ramp closures near Montlake, Portage Bay

Drivers only have to endure a couple more days of ramp closures on SR 520.
1 year ago