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evergreen way everett fatal crash...
Frank Sumrall

Evergreen Way in Everett back open after fatal crash

Evergreen Way was closed in both directions after a fatal crash occurred, the Everett Police Department (EPD) confirmed.
1 year ago
memorial day weekend...
Nate Connors

Memorial Day travel: 40 million hitting the road—here’s what WA drivers need to know

Memorial Day Weekend is often referred to as the "unofficial start to summer," with an estimated 45 million Americans traveling over the holiday weekend—90% opting to drive.
1 year ago
Your trip to Portland just got a lot longer. Only one lane of southbound I-5 will be open south of ...
Chris Sullivan

Driving to Portland? Pothole repairs could turn I-5 into a parking lot

Expect longer travel times to Portland as I-5 faces lane reductions south of Tumwater for pothole repairs.
1 year ago
asphalt truck SR 512...
MyNorthwest Staff

One lane open on SR 512 east after asphalt truck rollover

A rollover incident invoving an asphalt truck shut down eastbound SR 512.
1 year ago
WSDOT Construction Training (Photo: courtesy of Chris Sullivan)...
Chris Sullivan

Just what are these WSDOT workers doing?

Discover why WSDOT workers often appear to stand around during construction and their crucial roles in project efficiency.
1 year ago
WSDOT shutdowns I-405Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project...
Nate Connors

Traffic alert: WSDOT postpones 5-day closure, some weekend work due to weather

WSDOT's upcoming shutdowns will impact drivers on State Route 18 and I-90.
1 year ago
crash spanaway dui...
Jonah Oaklief

Car catches fire in DUI crash, construction worker critically injured

A woman faces DUI charges after a crash in Spanaway injures a construction worker and halts work at the site.
1 year ago
sr 18 I-90...
Chris Sullivan

SR 18 under I-90 closes for 5 days: Major detours start Thursday

State Route 18 closes at 9 p.m. Thursday and won't reopen until 5 a.m. next Wednesday. That's slightly more than five days of frustration for drivers.
1 year ago
crash fatal belfair elementary...
MyNorthwest Staff

Patrol car involved in multi-vehicle fatal crash on SR 3 near Belfair Elementary

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash on State Route 3 near Belfair Elementary School.
1 year ago
mariners jumping fans...
Chris Sullivan

VIDEO: Mariners fans caught jumping trains to get to stadium

My mouth hit the floor almost immediately when watching. When did Mariners fans jumping across trains to get to the stadium become normal?
1 year ago
Redmond ST3 light rail...
Nate Connors

All aboard! First ST3 light rail opens in Redmond Saturday with ribbon cutting, celebration

Join the celebration at Downtown Redmond Station for the inaugural ST3 light rail launch on May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
1 year ago
I-5 seattle I-5 commuters...
Charlie Harger

‘I-5 Commuters’: The viral duo documenting commuting ‘madness’ in Seattle

Like most of us slogging through the daily crawl on Interstate 5 (I-5), their primary goals were simple: Survive the traffic and arrive at work somewhat sane.
1 year ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT ‘left with a mystery’ after Hood Canal Bridge’s emergency closure

A full inspection of the Hood Canal Bridge on State Route 104 in Poulsbo gave WSDOT engineers nothing to explain Monday's extended closure.
1 year ago
Real ID TSA...
Frank Sumrall

The REAL ID deadline has arrived: WA residents face 2+ hour-long DOL wait times

The deadline for a REAL ID is a week away, and wait times at the DOL are consistently multiple hours long across the Puget Sound region.
1 year ago
amtrak...
Chris Sullivan

Seattle’s $300M Amtrak expansion to bring modern trains, transportation by 2027

Amtrak ridership is now well above pre-pandemic levels between Portland and British Columbia, and it's only expected to grow as new trains debut in Seattle next year.
1 year ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
Julia Dallas

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after 8-hour ’emergency closure’

The Hood Canal Bridge on State Route 104 in Poulsbo has reopened after an "emergency closure" that lasted most of the afternoon and evening Monday
1 year ago
ground stop alaska airlines sea-tac...
Chris Sullivan

What’s next for Sea-Tac Airport after current round of construction

Getting through the construction at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) hasn't been easy the last few years, but the long-range plan is expected to be full of dust as well.
1 year ago
sr 529 closures...
Chris Sullivan

Four full closures for SR 529 coming in May

Heads up Marysville and Everett. State Route 529 (SR 529) is not going to be a reliable way to make that connection in May. Four full highway closures are on next month's schedule, starting this weekend.
1 year ago
I-5 tacoma collision...
Frank Sumrall

Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shut down I-5 north near Lakewood; All lanes back open

All lanes heading north on I-5 were shut down and blocked near Lakewood after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning.
1 year ago
Photo: The Ballard Bridge....
Nate Connors

Weekend road work roundup: Major closures to hit Ballard Bridge, I-5

Major road work this weekend: Ballard Bridge closes April 25-28, impacting I-5 traffic.
1 year ago
Other than left-lane campers and bad mergers, few things are more disappointing behind the wheel th...
Chris Sullivan

Seriously WA, stop littering 38 million pounds each year

Littering harms our roads and wildlife. Learn why it's crucial to keep our environment clean and the impact of your actions.
1 year ago
work zone awareness week...
Nate Connors

Work Zone Awareness Week honors 61 WSDOT employees killed on the job

During Work Zone Awareness Week, agencies remember 61 WSDOT employees killed in work zones incidents.
1 year ago
Red Light Cameras edmonds...
MyNorthwest Staff

New Edmonds red light cameras may issue 11,000+ tickets a year

New red light cameras in Edmonds warns drivers and aims to enhance traffic safety by issuing thousands of tickets annually.
1 year ago
The State Route 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed April 14, 2025,...
Frank Lenzi

Century-old Carbon River Bridge closed until further notice

The single-lane Carbon River Bridge, which is 103 years old, provided access to Mount Rainier. Due to deterioration, it is closed indefinitely. There is currently no public detour.
1 year ago