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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
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
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
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
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
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 Monday1 year ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MyNorthwest Staff
WSDOT: Semitruck blew past traffic control, injuring worker on I-90 east; 13-mile backup
A 13-mile backup on I-90 in Easton turns your drive into a 4.5-hour ordeal.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
20-foot rockslide blocks SR 11 on Chuckanut Drive
A rockslide that appears roughly 20 feet tall occurred on Chuckanut Drive, near Pigeon Point and the Oyster Dome trailhead. SR 11 is completely blocked off in this area as a result.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
Ballard Bridge to close this weekend, first of four weekend closures for 108-year-old bridge
This is the first of four full weekend closures of the 108-year-old Ballard Bridge this year. This is the continuation of two years of work that SDOT started last year.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Limited appointments, hour-long lines: Real ID deadline looms in WA
With approximately 20-40% of U.S. travelers still lacking proper identification, according to TSA, Washington residents are heading to local DOL offices in droves.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Multiple westbound I-90 lanes blocked after collision involving multiple semi-trucks
All lanes on I-90 heading west are blocked near North Bend Monday morning, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
The eagle has landed: Bald eagle takes over highway lane, causing commute chaos
During Friday morning's commute, a bald eagle caused a sudden backup on State Route 512 in downtown Puyallup.1 year ago
Chris Sullivan
Sea-Tac Airport adding 11 new security lanes this year
Sea-Tac Airport is enhancing its traveler experience with updated checkpoints and signage.1 year ago
James Lynch
REAL ID starts in 3 weeks—Are you ready?
The REAL ID Act takes effect in three weeks. Learn what you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid delays.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
More speed cameras could be coming to Seattle
Seattle may soon install additional cameras to catch speeders. Currently, speed zone cameras are in place outside 19 schools. A new proposal calls for adding 37 cameras at 19 more schools and spending more than $1 million to install speed cameras outside school zones as well.1 year ago
