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Chris Sullivan
Fixing the Gorst corner conundrum in Kitsap County
Less than 500 people live in the small Kitsap County town of Gorst, but thousands of commuters come through the community every day.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Traffic alert: 1 Line suspended from Lynnwood to Mountlake Terrace
Service on the 1 Line from Lynnwood City Center to Mountlake Terrace is suspended from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sound Transit reported.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Westbound lanes of U.S. 2 reopened after 3-car crash in Monroe, hazmat still on scene
A hazmat response was issued after a three-car crash caused a section of Highway 2 in Monroe to be shut down.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington bridges suffer while lawmakers underfund maintenance and preservation
Lawmakers with the state Legislature will be facing a near billion-dollar annual gap in paying for maintenance and preservation for Washington bridges.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Traffic alert: All lanes open after crash blocks I-5 SB near Mercer St.
All lanes have reopened after a large crash blocked southbound I-5 just north of Mercer Street in Seattle.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Chokepoints: Here’s how to avoid weekend traffic nightmares
STATE ROUTE 99 TUNNEL: Both directions of Seattle’s State Route 99 (SR 99) Downtown Tunnel will close Friday overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Saturday. Crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting regular maintenance that includes testing fire suppression systems, cleaning drainage, and repairing lights. This shuts down […]2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Roadway clear after crash blocked all lanes on southbound I-5 at I-90
A collision has been cleared after blocking all lanes on the southbound I-5 collector-distributor at I-90 (MP 165) Thursday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Should work zone safety be prioritized in driver’s ed?
Work zone speed cameras are about to go active. Should work zone safety be taught during driver's education?2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Clearing the confusion on the pay-by-mile system
We know the public isn't in favor of the Road Usage Charge or pay-by-mile system for roads.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
1 killed in early morning Renton crash; SR 167 re-opened
A portion of SR 167 in Renton has shut down due to an early morning deadly crash, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP).2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Road Usage Charge faced 98% opposition at first hearing
The Road Usage Charge or pay-by-mile system had its first hearing in the legislature on Thursday, and it generated an unprecedented response from the public. I’m not sure I have ever seen such a public reaction to a transportation plan. More than 20,000 people signed up to testify or to record their support or opposition to […]2 years ago
Julia Dallas
After 22-vehicle collision, all lanes on southbound, northbound I-5 near Castle Rock are open
All lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) north and I-5 south are blocked.2 years ago
Frank Lenzi
UPDATE: Police pursuit called off twice prior to fatal motorcycle crash in Skagit County
The southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are blocked due to a fatal motorcycle crash in Mount Vernon.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Gee warns Washington drivers will be hit with both a Road Usage Charge and gas tax
The Washington Legislature is finally ready to consider a Road Usage Charge (RUC) -- a plan to have residents pay by the mile. Its first hearing is set to happen Thursday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Rolled over semi-truck blocks all westbound lanes of SR 18 at Tiger Mountain Summit
A crash involving a rolled-over semi-truck is blocking traffic along State Route 18 (SR 18) at the Tiger Mountain Summit.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WA eyes pay-by-mile system as gas tax revenue declines
The legislature is finally going to take up the Road Usage Charge. The plan to have us pay-by-mile will have its first hearing on Thursday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Speed cameras coming to WA freeway work zones soon
Speed cameras are on their way to a freeway work zone near you. WSDOT is about to debut mobile cameras to improve safety.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bellevue considering getting rid of free street parking
Free street parking could be going away in Downtown Bellevue, as the city struggles to meet the growing demand for spaces.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project
An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.2 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz Exclusive: City of Seattle hit with another discrimination and harassment complaint
Another Seattle lawsuit was filed against the city, alleging discrimination and hostile environment at its police department.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Flying after May? You’ll need more than a WA driver’s license
Flying after May? Your Washington driver's license isn't going to get you through TSA after May 7 -- the day the Real ID Act goes into effect.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Rolled-over semi-truck catches fire on I-405, shuts down most northbound lanes near SR 169 interchange
All northbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) have been shut down after a crash involving a rolled-over semi-truck in Renton Tuesday morning.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Drivers be aware: WSDOT and Sound Transit closures this weekend in Seattle
There are several road and transit closures in the Seattle area this weekend. Boylston Avenue closures The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin installing a new noise wall at the south end of Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge this weekend. In early October, WSDOT began clearing trees and preparing the area next to Interstate-5 […]2 years ago
