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Frank Sumrall
Seattle among top 10 least affordable Labor Day travel destinations
Unfortunately, vacationing in Seattle is one of the least-affordable options for an estimated four-day Labor Day getaway.1 year ago
Nate Connors
Say goodbye to Revive I-5, for now
Commuters faced significant delays as the Revive I-5 project unfolded. Discover the impacts and future of this vital infrastructure.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Eastbound lanes of SR 16 reopened at Tacoma Narrows Bridge after car crashes into ‘radioactive core’
All eastbound lanes of SR 16 are closed at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge after a car crash occurred in a construction zone.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
‘Month of Hell’ on I-5 is just the appetizer — next two years will be brutal
The Month of Hell on I-5 in Seattle is just the beginning. Discover what lies ahead for commuters in this critical period.1 year ago
Nate Connors
Redmond installs automated license plate readers cameras to boost public safety
In the Fall, the City of Redmond launched a campaign to make its city streets safer for pedestrians and drivers by lowering speed limits in high-risk areas.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma installs ‘no parking’ signs along Marine View Drive to prevent homeless encampments
City officials have authorized a series of permanent "no parking" signs along Marine View Drive in Tacoma to prevent homeless encampments.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
SR 203 lane closures to cause delays Tuesday morning and afternoon
A portion of the northbound lanes on SR 203 will be closed Tuesday morning for maintenance work on the ditches, WSDOT confirmed.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Washington State Ferry riders face fare increases, surcharges
Fare increases for Washington's ferries were approved on Wednesday by the Washington State Transportation Commission.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes back open on I-5 south in Seattle
All lanes are back opne on I-5 south in Seattle.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
You’re going to need a plan to make tonight’s Seahawks game
Thursday's Seahawks game will not be easy to get to as there are several other events happening in the city.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lanes back open on I-405 north in Tukwila after fallen tree
A tree was blocking two lanes on I-405 in Tukwila.1 year ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Mechanical issue disrupts Sound Transit at Beacon Hill station
Sound Transit's 1 Line is temporarily suspended at Beacon Hill Station due to a mechanical issue.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crash on I-5 south by I-90 cleared
A crash was blocking lanes on I-5 south.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Buffalo herd closes both directions of US 12 in Elma
A herd of buffalo blocked both directions of the highway on US 12 in Elma at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT is using tech to stop wrong-way drivers
It's one of the scariest situations you can have behind the wheel: facing down a wrong-way driver.1 year ago
Nate Connors
Revive I-5 reaches halfway point in Seattle
WSDOT's Revive I-5 project has reached the halfway point.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 north off-ramp to West Seattle Bridge back open after semi rollover
The I-5 north off-ramp to the West Seattle bridge has reopened after a semitruck rollover.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Crash shuts down multiple lanes on SB I-405 near Bellevue during monday morning commute
A collision on southbound I-405 just north of State Route (SR) 520 blocked multiple lanes in Bellevue on Monday morning, the Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle gears up for driverless cars
As Seattle gets ready for driverless cars, a working group with the transportation department presented their findings.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes back open on SB I-5 after 3 semitrucks collide
All lanes are back open on southbound I-5 at 54th Avenue in Fife after three semitrucks collided.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
WSDOT investigates glitch as I-405 toll signs show ‘FREE’
The express toll lanes on southbound I-405 between Lynnwood and Bellevue were free Thursday morning due to incorrect signage labeling the lanes as "FREE."1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Work zone speed cameras catch thousands of drivers in first 90 days
The Washington State Patrol has issued 7,599 infractions for drivers speeding in road work zones across the state in the last 90 days, according to KIRO 7.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit eyes march to Everett
Sound Transit is looking to extend light rail service to Everett.1 year ago
