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Frank Lenzi
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.2 months ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate
All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
‘I almost got run over’: King County deputy’s close call is a reminder to slow down and move over
A King County deputy nearly lost his life on SR 167 when a car ripped past his patrol SUV, and 36% of drivers admit they wouldn't have moved over.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett
A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero’s effectiveness: ‘No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space’
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Five cars behind you and going under the speed limit? In WA, you’re breaking the law
You might know the speed limit, but do you know you're breaking the law if you're driving under it with five cars stuck behind you?2 months ago
Nate Connors
Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
The summer heat isn't showing signs of slowing down, and neither is WSDOT as repair work forces closures across the region.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle opens bus-only lane on Denny Way
Changes are officially here for one of Seattle’s busiest bus corridors. Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
1 dead, 3 hurt after car chase ends in crash near Federal Way
One person died, and three others were taken to the hospital Sunday morning because of a crash on I-5 near Federal Way.2 months ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position
The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Getting a WA driver’s license is about to get a lot harder
There are major changes coming to the requirements for new drivers and license applicants over the next few months.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Three crashes on southbound I-405 cause hour of delays from Bellevue to Renton
Three crashes occurred within approximately seven miles of each other on southbound I-405 Wednesday morning, from downtown Bellevue to north Renton.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amtrak Seattle-Portland service suspended until Wednesday morning after Portland warehouse fire
Amtrak's train service between Seattle and Portland is currently suspended, and it won't return until Wednesday morning.2 months ago
Nate Connors
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
‘A well-oiled machine’: Wire theft rings are outpacing WSDOT’s efforts to protect I-5 infrastructure
Wire theft continues to cost the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.2 months ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Prepare for another weekend of major construction on three roadways
Travelers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for delays and road closures this weekend as construction takes place across I-405, SR 99, and I-5.2 months ago
