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Chris Sullivan
Road now open: Illegal tunnel shut down SR 529 between Everett and Marysville for hours
SR 529 north from Everett to Marysville was shut down after someone created an illegal tunnel under the road.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Construction is taking the Fourth of July holiday off
There shouldn't be too many fireworks on the roads, at least for construction. Construction is off for the Fourth of July holiday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Record breaking: Travelers can expect long lines at Sea-Tac
All-time air travel records are being set around the country right now and Sea-Tac Airport is no exception.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
New details: Fight inside car traveling on I-5 leads to deadly stabbing, shooting
One person died and three people were taken to the hospital after a fight broke out inside a car traveling on I-5 Wednesday.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Roadwork that led to major traffic backups on I-5 north concludes for now
The scheduled I-5 north roadwork hasn't stopped travelers from hitting the road and they're expected to see more traffic backups this week.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Toilets, fires and other things you shouldn’t bury in the sand this Fourth of July
The Washington Coast is going to be a popular spot next week as people head out for the Fourth of July holiday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WSP: Driver caught using impressive dummy to evade fines while using HOV lanes
A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper ticketed a man for driving in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes with a fake "dummy" passenger.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Pierce County’s Spanaway Loop shortcut to close for four months
Spanaway Loop Road avoids all the congestion on Pacific Avenue, but it's about to go away for four months due to a major sewer line improvement.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF Chief on feasibility of new diesel ferries: ‘There isn’t a ferry dealership down the road’
Getting new ferries is essential, so what about the idea of building or buying some diesel boats quickly while we wait for the electric-hybrids?2 years ago
Steve Coogan
1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-5 south in Fife; morning traffic affected
The Washington State Patrol is on the scene of a deadly multi-vehicle crash that occurred on I-5 south in Pierce County early Friday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Drivers slow to understand zipper merge, would better signs help?
With the lack of general merging etiquette in the Pacific Northwest, why are so many drivers slow to pick up and use the zipper merge?2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Shooting caused all lanes on I-5 south in Everett to close Wednesday
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday morning I-5 south that closed all lanes for drivers.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: The do’s and don’ts of beach driving in Washington
Driving on the beach is one of those great experiences that we have here in Washington, but it appears that many people don't know the rules.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Designs unveiled for new I-5 bridge between Washington, Oregon
The first conceptual design drawings for a replacement I-5 bridge between Washington and Oregon were made public Monday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: State Route 529 heading north to close for four months
Commuting between Everett and Marysville will be more complicated as four months of construction is about to shut down half of State Route 529.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Ambulance, motorhome crash shuts down I-5 south
A bad crash involving a motorhome and an ambulance shut down all lanes of I-5 south Sunday morning. Roads reopened around 9:30 a.m.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Renton drivers rejoice: Lind Avenue overpass over I-405 reopens after 2 years
Renton-area drivers received welcome news during their commutes Thursday morning: The Lind Avenue overpass over Interstate 405 reopened.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: May through September is the most deadly period for motorcyclists
A lot more motorcyclists are out now that the weather has improved, but we are now in the most dangerous months of the year for them.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Tussling with the future of the US Route 2 trestle
The US Route 2 trestle from Lake Stevens to Everett needs some TLC, and the state is looking for your input on its future.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Why were Washington ferries out of service this weekend?
It's been a tough Memorial Day weekend for those using Washington ferries as many travelers have been faced with cancellations.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
The holiday weekend is here, but traffic still could slow drivers down
AAA notes that traveling by car is appealing for many during a holiday weekend because of the flexibility it provides. But it brings traffic.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit CEO on recent violent attacks: It’s ‘my job to restore confidence’ in public transit
Just how concerned are you about your safety while riding the light rail? Three violent attacks this year have many people concerned about crime on the trains.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.2 years ago
