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Julia Dallas
Drivers beware: Seattle parking fines going up next year for ‘inflation’
The Seattle Municipal Court announced next year, parking fines in the city will be getting more expensive.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Multiple issues, including roadway water, snarled traffic on I-5, other roads
A collision in Seattle, fallen trees in Everett and standing water impacted traffic on I-5 in both directions Wednesday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns
Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Sully’s top traffic and transportation stories of 2024
Sound Transit. Graffiti. Construction. It has been a busy year. Chris Sullivan shares some of his top stories for 2024.2 years ago
Tom Brock
SR 520 Montlake Lid bicycle trail opens to the public
After years of construction, the new bike trail over the Montlake Lid project opened to the public on Saturday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Come celebrate: Bike and pedestrian bridge debuts at Montlake this weekend
Just weeks before the State Route 520/Montlake Lid Project wraps up, the public is invited to attend the inaugural opening of the bike and foot bridge this weekend.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closed
Locals are struggling with what "Road Closed" signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Head of Seattle’s Department of Transportation to depart after 2 1/2 years
Seattle's director of the Department of Transportation has announced he will be stepping down from his post, effective Feb. 12, 2025.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Road Usage Charges and winter driving: What WA drivers should be prepared for
As cars continue to get better gas mileage and a larger number of EVs enter service, the state gas tax just doesn't go as far as it used to.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Vehicle fire shuts down multiple lanes on I-5 in Everett
A vehicle fire broke out on southward Interstate 5 (I-5), just south of State Route 529 (SR 529) near milepost 197 in Everett.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Will 2025 be the year of pay-by-mile?
The state has been testing and researching a pay-by-mile system to fund road maintenance and preservation for years.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project
Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.2 years ago
Nate Connors
SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025
On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend
Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch
After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel
The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Police: Driver arrested for DUI after crashing semitruck on SR 16; traffic was slowed
A rolled over semitruck on the ramp from State Route 16 to S. Sprague Avenue led to injuries and a traffic backup, state agencies report.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Hillside slide causes SR 106 along Hood Canal to shut down in both directions
State Route 106 has been closed in both directions along the Hood Canal in Mason County due to a hillside slide.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT: Massive project will disrupt traffic for 3 years as crews work to repair I-5
Seattle commuters should brace for significant traffic disruptions next year as the Washington State Department of Transportation embarks on its largest "Revive I-5" project to date.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Fines for license plate covers start in 2025
These are usually clear, plastic covers that go over your license plates to protect the plates from damage. They are also illegal in WA.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
What highways, state routes are closed due to the bomb cyclone?
As of 6 a.m. Nov. 20, here are the current conditions of major highways and state routes affected by the bomb cyclone.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
SR 20 North Cascade Highway closed for season
Right as a massive storm approaches the region, WSDOT has decided to shut down the State Route 20 North Cascade Highway.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Good news for drivers: SR 529 bridge reopens in Everett after 5 months
Drivers through Everett will notice something different on their Monday morning commute. Less traffic! The State Route 529 bridge between Everett and Marysville is ready to reopen.2 years ago
