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Chris Sullivan
Chicken congestion: New Raising Cane’s in Lynnwood expected to impact traffic
A new Raising Cane's is about to open on 164th Street S.W., and the county has implemented special traffic management plans to address potential congestion.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 18 reopens in both directions after fatal crash
SR 18 has reopened in both directions after a fatal crash Wednesday.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
US 2 reopens after being closed in both directions east of Stevens Pass
US 2 has reopened after being closed in both directions nearly 15 miles east of the summit of Stevens Pass.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘100 deadliest days of summer’: WA’s most dangerous driving season is already underway
It's Day 2 of what law enforcement calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" for fatal traffic accidents, lasting from Memorial Day through Labor Day.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
New Montlake off ramp debuts after another eastbound SR 520 weekend closure
Getting to the University of Washington from eastbound SR 520 is changing this weekend.3 months ago
Nate Connors
Expect long delays returning home on Memorial Day: Peak traffic hours, ferry schedules, and SEA tips for 1.2M travelers
Washington is expecting 1.2 million travelers over the holiday weekend. WSDOT has compiled a list of peak driving times to avoid during the return home.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
3 seriously injured in crash on SR 18 near Maple Valley
All lanes of State Route 18 (SR 18) are blocked both eastbound and westbound near Maple Valley.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bellevue greenlights funding for $200M pedestrian, bike bridge over I-405
The Grand Connection Crossing in Bellevue is moving forward after a unanimous vote to fund the more than $200 million pedestrian and bicycle corridor.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Fish passage project to cause 28-mile detour in Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Truck drivers will face a 28-mile detour as a fish passage project shuts down SR 3 south of Gorst for two weeks.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
I-405 southbound crash near NE 85th Street in Kirkland snarls Tuesday morning commute
A collision blocked the three right lanes and one of two HOV lanes on southbound I-405 during Tuesday's morning commute before the highway was cleared just after 8:15 a.m.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Higher tolls and increased HOV requirements on the table for I-405 and SR 167
The max toll rates on I-405 and SR 167 went up to $15 two years ago, but even that increase isn't going far enough. WSTC is considering raising tolls again.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Suspected DUI driver causes 3-car head-on crash in Snohomish, injuring 2
A suspected DUI driver caused a three-car head-on crash on SR 9 in Snohomish on Saturday, sending two people to the hospital.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Army vehicle loses control, rolled over on WB I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass
An Army vehicle lost control and rolled over on westbound I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday.3 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT working overtime to reopen passes for busy holiday travel
The final stretch of emergency repairs is underway along a closed section of the North Cascades Highway/SR 20 between Colonial Creek Campground and Porcupine Creek.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes reopened after collision on NB I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines, 3-mile backup remains
An early-morning collision is blocking two of the five lanes on northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Sound Transit doesn’t need to ask for more of your money. They’ll just take it
In 2016, voters approved the Sound Transit 3 expansion with a price tag somewhere around $54 billion. The current projection to deliver that same plan? Closer to $185 billion.3 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Why a traffic sign is the culprit to creating unnecessary congestion on I-90
The new diverging diamond interchange, where I-90 meets SR 18 in Snoqualmie, was supposed to improve the massive delays drivers have experienced there.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle says it’s ready for 750K FIFA World Cup fans — but wants 80% to leave their cars at home
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in 33 days, and local leaders say the city is ready to handle the roughly 750,000 fans expected to descend on the city.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hit-and-run crash on I-405 in Renton seriously injures motorcyclist, southbound lanes reopen
Southbound I-405 has reopened in Renton after multiple lanes were shut down early Tuesday morning when a hit-and-run crash involving a car and a motorcycle led to a serious injury.4 months ago
Nate Connors
Full overnight closures on I-405 near Bellevue this week
WSDOT announces overnight closures on I-405 for crucial roadwork. Plan ahead to avoid delays during your commute.4 months ago
James Lynch
Natural gas smell briefly shuts down Seattle light rail service
Calls started coming in around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for the strong smell of natural gas in the tunnel at the Capitol Hill light rail station.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
School bus carrying 40-50 kids crashes on I-5 near Northgate Way
A crash involving a school bus forced two southbound lanes of I-5 to close near Northgate Way, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.4 months ago
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News
Plan to extend light rail to Ballard delayed, 10 years after being approved by voters
Of the three options presented last month by Sound Transit, none would see the light rail extension continue through Ballard on its original timeline.4 months ago
