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Frank Sumrall
17-year-old driver causes fatal crash on I-5, shuts down highway for hours
Interstate 5 (I-5) was shut down for several hours due to a fatal crash before reopening 5 a.m. Friday morning.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo?
If it's illegal for a cooler to fly out of your pickup truck, why isn't it illegal when big rigs fail to cover or secure their loads?2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Amazon’s impact: New data reveals Friday traffic worse than pre-pandemic levels
INRIX, a firm that studies traffic, has been tracking data surrounding the impact of Amazon's five days a week in-office mandate on traffic in the Seattle area.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
WSP believes racing involved in deadly crash near Arlington, witnesses needed
The Washington State Patrol is looking for anyone who witnessed a deadly collision near Arlington on Monday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99
Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Spanaway Loop Road closure to continue due to sewer project challenges
Spanaway Loop Road, a popular route for people trying to avoid congestion, has been closed since the middle of October.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF year in review: Soft pretzel boom and fewer canceled sailings
Ridership on the Washington State Ferries isn't expected to reach its pre-pandemic numbers for another decade, but has improved in 2024.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5
Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?
Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos
I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.2 years ago
Nate Connors
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects will bring lane restrictions, ramp closures this week
A number of late-night WSDOT projects around Seattle and on the Eastside will bring lane restrictions and ramp closures.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle traffic worsens: Drivers lose 63 hours to congestion in 2024
Traffic got worse throughout Seattle as people went back to the office last year, according to data from Inrix.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Sound Transit kicks off 2025 with several Light Rail 1-Line disruptions
Expect service disruptions for the next couple of months along Sound Transit's Link Light Rail 1-Line from Lynnwood to Angle Lake.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Julia Dallas
Expect traffic: Amazon employees in Washington begin return to office full time
Thursday, Jan. 2 is the day Amazon employees need to begin reporting to the office five days per week instead of three days per week.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Highway 2 reopened after multi-fatal car crash blocked both directions
Highway 2 was blocked in both directions just east of SR 9 in Snohomish after a fatal car crash occurred Tuesday morning.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
With a new year comes new, increased parking fines in Seattle
For the first time since 2011, parking fines in Seattle will increase to account for inflation and current parking rates.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints Resolutions: Sully’s 2025 wish list for all WA drivers
Most of us end up breaking our New Year's resolutions within a few days. I hope that's not the case for my Chokepoints resolutions.2 years ago
Nate Connors
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch over the passes
Early Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect until Monday morning at Stevens and Snoqualmie passes, the National Weather Service said.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Police urge road safety after 2 recent rollover crashes, dozens of deaths during holidays
The Washington State Patrol is urging drivers to be careful after two rollover crashes in two days and dozens of deaths on highways this holiday season.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Plan ahead: Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing schedule starts Sunday
Beginning Sunday, December 29, the winter sailing schedule will officially start on all ten routes with the Washington State Ferries system.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Death in the mountains: Driver allegedly going too fast hits a man trying to chain up
Mountain passes have snow and compact ice, but so far, problems are few, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 Montlake Bridge Project just about finished
The 520 Montlake Project is just about finished after five years of construction. What's left to wrap up?2 years ago
