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Julia Dallas
I-90 work creates lengthy backups for travelers heading to Eastern Washington
Work on I-90 created lengthy backups for drivers headed to Eastern Washington. KIRO Newsradio traffic has the latest.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Driver involved in truck crash that snarled I-5 traffic in Olympia may have been high
Weekend commuters headed to the coast saw heavy delays Friday, partly due to the crash of a truck hauling lumber on I-5 south in Olympia.2 years ago
Nate Connors
The dreaded traffic term ‘Expect delays’ in play for Seattle this weekend
Mariners fans and others who will be driving to or through downtown this weekend will face a few traffic challenges.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Car collides with barrier on I-5 near Tacoma Dome, fire erupts
A car collided with a barrier on Interstate 5 (I-5) heading north near the Tacoma Dome, causing the vehicle to erupt in flames.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Driver crashes at 100 mph after fleeing police, passenger killed at the scene
A Jeep Cherokee struck a light pole at more than 100 miles per hour. The driver is under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Unseen workers keep the ferries afloat, but a breaking point is near
Wipers, oilers and engineers are the key to the future of the Washington ferries system, but there are not enough of them to go around.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
All I-5 lanes clear after fatal car crash involving pedestrian shuts down highway for hours
A fatal car crash involving a pedestrian forced all but one lane of southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) to close near State Route 526 in Everett.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Lanes re-opened on I-5 north in Marysville after earlier incident
KIRO Newsradio Traffic reports conditions on I-5 north in Marysville are back to normal after a traffic incident Wednesday.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’
Washington State Ferry engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all the recent canceled sailings.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Cleared: I-5 south sees delays after semitruck driver loses control
The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting all lanes are now open on I-5 south after a semitruck crash.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
New ways to park in Tacoma coming soon
Parking in Tacoma could change after the city council reviewed a traffic ordinance that attempts to update the city's municipal code.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic engineer: Zipper merge ‘most efficient way’ to get through congestion
Traffic engineers agree the zipper merge is the best and safest way in certain situations, primarily when losing a lane for construction.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Collision on I-5 north in Seattle leads to major traffic backups
A significant collision on Interstate 5 (I-5) north in Seattle Monday has led to a miles-long traffic backup for travelers.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: How to avoid the GPS nightmare to Portland
Why is turning your GPS or in-car navigation off probably a good call on your trip to Portland this weekend? Let me explain.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
‘Streets empty and clear:’ Everett drivers less selfish when dealing with its major road closures
The northbound bridge over the Snohomish River is closed for four months, leaving drivers to clog every street on the north end of the city.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
520 Floating Bridge to close Friday evening through Monday morning
Four more closures on the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, also known as the 520 Bridge, are set to occur between now and October.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Note to Everett drivers, stop being so selfish
Everett drivers need to do a much better job. This kind of situation isn't manageable if drivers remain selfish behind the wheel.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Kirkland to be cut in half this weekend due to I-405/NE 85th Street Interchange
Sound Transit's new Bus Rapid Transit line on I-405 includes a new direct access ramp and bus stop in the middle of the freeway at 85th Street.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
North Cascades Highway near Diablo Lake reopens after wildfire caused closure
A wildfire has forced the closure of State Route 20/the North Cascades Highway west between mileposts 148 and 158.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Going green isn’t what you think when it comes to WSDOT safety
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is tired of people plowing into trucks and is taking a green approach.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Closures are clogging Ballard, and will be for next two months
Getting through Ballard along 15th Avenue Northwest can be hard enough as it is, and that was before the closures.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Multiple lanes on I-405 North closed near Bellevue due to multi-car collision
Multiple lanes on Interstate 405 (I-405) heading north are closed near Coal Creek Parkway after a multi-car collision.2 years ago
James Lynch
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Now the Washington State Patrol is cracking down.2 years ago
