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Frank Sumrall
Lower Spokane Street Bridge closed all weekend for repairs
SDOT is closing the Spokane Street Swing Bridge, also known as the lower bridge, all weekend to complete repair work.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Direct route between Mukilteo and Everett to be cut for a year
Here is a Halloween trick: Turning 500 feet into 10 miles. How do you do that? You close a vital bridge between Everett and Mukilteo.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Wait, Flex Passes go bad? Who knew?
Another really good reason to check your Good To Go statement every month when you get your email notification? Your Flex Pass may not last forever.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Mass problems for Western Washington’s mass transit
Those who take Western Washington's Sound Transit are having their patience challenged after a series of incidents.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Man charged after a 1-year-old child was killed in SR 18 collision
A 1-year-old child was killed in a collision on SR 18 caused by driver who crossed from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes Monday.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Rules every parent should teach during National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week, giving parents the perfect opportunity to educate their children.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry routes canceled due to weather
Two Friday night Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry routes have been canceled due to weather.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Accessibility issues addressed with Seattle’s newest RapidRide service
The RapidRide G Line, which provides rapid bus service from the Central District to Madison Valley, opened in September.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tolling increases are generating big money for WA
Tolls are hitting that $15 max for approximately 70-80% of morning commutes since they went active in March in Washington.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Get ready to pay more: Seattle parking rates go up Tuesday
Get ready to pay more for parking in Seattle starting Tuesday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Violent downtown car crash kills 2: ‘One of the worst collisions I’ve seen’
The Seattle Police Department is investigating a fatal two-car crash that occurred in the middle of Downtown Seattle Friday morning.2 years ago
Nate Connors
This weekend’s project punch-list includes highways, bridges and a tunnel
Weekend construction will be seen across Western Washington as WSDOT scrambles to finish project before the rainy weather sets in.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Celebrate Halloween by taking over your street
If you're still looking for a way to make a Halloween impression, why not shut down your street and throw a block party?2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Slow down:’ Troopers respond to nearly 40 King County crashes Tuesday
A four-vehicle crash occurred on I-5 heading south Tuesday morning, causing the morning commute to slow to a standstill.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive toll system changes on the way
The maximum tolls on I-405 and SR 167 went up to $15 earlier this year, but it's likely that rate will be going up again next year.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls
This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
All I-5 north lanes are clear in Tumwater after being blocked due to 2 collisions
All of the I-5 north lanes in Tumwater were blocked Wednesday while emergency crews responded to two collisions involving eight vehicles.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County
A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Washington State Ferries first attempt at hybrid-electric conversion faces delay
Washington State Ferries is completing conversions of its three largest vessels. But there is a delay in getting the M/V Wenatchee back up.2 years ago
Nate Connors
More than 100-year-old Ballard Bridge will shut down for makeover
If all goes as planned, SDOT will need four consecutive weekend closures to complete the projects on the Ballard Bridge.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Road closures: WSDOT shutting down 4 freeways this weekend
Expect significant delays to your travels this weekend as four freeways will be closed from Friday to Monday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
All lanes heading north on I-405 are clear after highway collision blocked all lanes
A collision on I-405 is blocking all northbound lanes just north of SR 169 as of this reporting, WSDOT confirmed.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Head-on collision on Tiger Mountain causes multiple injuries, one person critical
A head-on collision on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast on Tiger Mountain resulted in one person suffering from critical injuries.2 years ago
