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SR 106 hood canal...
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
Photo: The three-year project that is expected to slow I-5 traffic will replace concrete panels, re...
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
Image: A Washington license plate can be seen in a recent photo....
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
state routes highways...
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
SR 20 North Cascade Highway...
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
Photo: SR 529 Snohomish River Bridge north....
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
wsdot state route 7...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT to address State Route 7’s growth spurt

State Route 7 just can't handle all that traffic -- 28,000 vehicles working their way up and down the corridor daily.
2 years ago
Image: A South Lake Union streetcar is seen in action on a Seattle street....
Nate Connors

Are the South Lake Union Streetcar’s days numbered?

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.
2 years ago
Image: A collision caused traffic delays on I-405 south in Bothell on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Im...
Steve Coogan

‘I heard screeching:’ Many impacted by the I-405 collision in Bothell involving a school bus

A collision on I-405 south involving a school bus with young soccer players led to traffic backups in Bothell, officials said Wednesday. 
2 years ago
sound transit 1 line...
Nate Connors

Weekend traffic: Closures scheduled for Sound Transit’s 1 Line

Sound Transit's 1 Line will undergo scheduled maintenance over the weekend closing five stations between Capitol Hill and SODO.
2 years ago
I-5 demonstrators protests...
Julia Dallas

Demonstrators with around 30 vehicles slowly move south along I-5

Demonstrators are slowly rolling along I-5 south Thursday afternoon. KIRO Newsradio spoke to a man involved in the demonstration.
2 years ago
Vantage Bridge I-90...
Chris Sullivan

Successful construction season ends on I-90

One less thing to worry about, I-90 construction on the freeway east of the mountains is finished for the year.
2 years ago
Photo: The 2024 spring clearing of Chinook Pass....
Nate Connors

Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season

Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
2 years ago
hit-and-run...
Frank Sumrall

State Patrol searching for hit-and-run suspect after pedestrian was killed

If drivers saw a WSDOT alert during their commute this morning, WSP is looking for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian died.
2 years ago
political violence...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence

WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?
2 years ago
Image: A mudslide closed all lanes of I-5 north in Bellingham early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. ...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed

The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday. 
2 years ago
wsdot winter tires...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT is prepared for winter. Are you and your tires ready?

WSDOT said it's ready for winter. Now it's up to all of us to do the same with our cars and tires this time of year.
2 years ago
car thief three-county chase...
Julia Dallas

45 cars involved in multiple crashes blocked I-5 south for hours

All lanes of I-5 south in Kent were blocked on Sunday for around three hours.
2 years ago
Image: Drivers traveling on I-5 south near Joint Base Lewis McChord saw significant delays during t...
Steve Coogan

Collision on I-5 south near JBLM causes travel issues for commuters

Drivers traveling on I-5 south near Joint Base Lewis McChord should expect significant delays Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
Lower Spokane Bridge...
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
Mukilteo Everett bridge...
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
Image: A Good To Go! Flex Pass is seen in a car in the state of Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2...
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
Sound Transit security...
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
Image: Multiple Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority trucks are seen at the scene of a deadly collis...
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