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Chris Sullivan
‘Larch Madness,’ more like bad parking madness as people chase view of changing leaves
You're running out of time to catch "Larch Madness" along SR 20 in the North Cascades. But if you do head up there over the next few days, don't act like a fool.26 days ago
Jason Sutich
Two drivers killed in head-on crash on SR 164 near Enumclaw
Two people died after a collision on SR 164 near Enumclaw that closed the road in both directions for more than four hours early Monday morning.27 days ago
Nate Connors
Montlake pedestrian bridge closes for a week at SR 520
Pedestrians and bicyclists at Montlake will need to navigate a detour crossing over SR 520 for a full week, beginning Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 a.m.27 days ago
Michael Strite
Sound Transit to host community forum after Ballard light rail delayed to 2042
Sound Transit is encouraging Seattle residents to speak up about the proposed light rail extension to the Ballard neighborhood.27 days ago
Frank Sumrall
All westbound SR 18 lanes reopen after crash near Tiger Mountain summit
All westbound lanes of SR 18 were blocked at I-90 in Snoqualmie for nearly an hour due to a crash near the Tiger Mountain summit.27 days ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects over the weekend include another closure on I-405
The good news is this weekend's list of WSDOT projects is substantially shorter. The bad news is we have another full closure on I-405.30 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve
Four lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 due to a crash on Friday.30 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516
Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.30 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.1 month ago
Jason Sutich
Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked
A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.1 month ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Bellevue Way reopens after deadly crash; delays on I-90 and I-405
The eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps at Bellevue Way SE have reopened after a fatal crash early Thursday morning.1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Watch out for these chokepoints: Tacoma Narrows Bridge delays, I-5 shutdown and ‘deFlocking’
We now know when two weeks of construction will begin on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. We kind of know when I-5 will be shut down in Shoreline.1 month ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Get ready for northbound I-405 closures in Bellevue this weekend
All northbound lanes from SE 8th Street to NE 4th Street will close from 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 to 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 in Bellevue.1 month ago
Nate Connors
Road closures pile up this week as WSDOT races to beat fall weather
WSDOT is working to complete pavement repairs, landscaping, demolition, sign installations, and maintenance before the weather slows progress.1 month ago
Jason Sutich
All EB SR 18 lanes reopen after semi loses brakes, hits 7 vehicles in Auburn
All lanes of eastbound SR 18 reopened Tuesday after a semi-truck lost its brakes and collided with seven other vehicles in Auburn.1 month ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Dump truck fire blocks 3 lanes on I-405 near I-90
Two general-purpose lanes and the right HOV lane on southbound I-405 are blocked due to a dump truck fire.1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
‘Stupid and asinine’: Drivers react to new lane restriction on SR 302 between Purdy and Gig Harbor
Drivers are frustrated after WSDOT removed a lane on SR 302 between Purdy and Gig Harbor, a change the agency said will improve safety.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.1 month ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.1 month ago
Nate Connors
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early
The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.1 month ago
