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Chris Sullivan
Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
WSDOT cameras and travel data were down for days due to a copper wire theft, affecting real-time traffic updates across Washington.1 month ago
Frank Sumrall
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.1 month ago
Nate Connors
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Northbound Revive I-5 enters final stretch as key on-ramp prepares to reopen
South Lake Union and Capitol Hill drivers are about to get their northbound I-5 access back, as the state pushes toward the end of Revive I-5.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF ‘sick-out’?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
‘Not the way to address those issues’: Ferguson expects ferry service to resume tomorrow amid apparent engineer sick-out
Chaos is gripping Washington ferries Monday with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 in Bellingham fully reopens after 3-car crash; injuries reported
Northbound I-5 has fully reopened in Bellingham at Iowa St., milepost 253.1 month ago
Nate Connors
Drivers brace for major closures on I-5, I-405, SR 520 and SR 99 this weekend
Drivers across western Washington should plan ahead this weekend as a series of closures brings delays across the region.1 month ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday
A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Drivers can now be ticketed by Bellevue’s 4 new speed cameras
The grace period for the four new speed safety cameras in Bellevue ended, meaning drivers can now be ticketed for any infractions in the newly monitored zones.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 reopened after vehicle towing a boat crashes Near Olympia
The US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 was blocked for several hours due to a collision involving a vehicle towing a boat.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
15 months of construction about to start on US 2 between Monroe and Gold Bar
WSDOT has a laundry list of improvements for the corridor, including new sidewalks, adding new pedestrian crossings, adding new signs, rumble strips, and a new roundabout in Sultan.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Southbound SR 167 in Auburn reopens after fatal motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 167 north of SR 18 in Auburn have reopened after a fatal collision Monday afternoon involving a motorcycle and a car.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
2 dead after drive-by shooting near I-5 overpass in Kent; road closed in both directions
A drive-by shooting near the S 272nd Street overpass above I-5 in Kent killed 2 people Monday, shutting down the road in both directions as police investigate.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
I-90 in Ritzville reopens after dust storm caused multiple collisions
I-90 in Ritzville has reopened after both directions were blocked Friday due to multiple collisions.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Super load stuck on I-5 south in Marysville should move tonight
A truck carrying a massive pre-fab building has been parked along the southbound I-5 ramp at 88th St. in Marysville for three days.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 reopens in both directions between Maytown and Tumwater
I-5 has reopened in both directions in Thurston County at milepost 97, KIRO Newsradio confirmed.2 months ago
Nate Connors
43rd annual Oyster Run returns this weekend in Anacortes
The Oyster Run welcomes thousands of motorcyclists to Skagit County by Figaldo Bay. It's loud, it's proud, and it takes over Anacortes this time each year.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All S Line trains stopped after woman hit in SODO
All Sound Transit S Line trains have been stopped after a woman was hit in SODO Thursday.2 months ago
