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MyNorthwest Staff
Millions more to be spent on studying high-speed rail between Washington, B.C.
The vision of traveling from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver in about an hour is appealing enough to pump millions more into studying an high-speed train.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit’s Federal Way light rail project is millions over budget
Sound Transit's board was informed Thursday that the Federal Way light rail extension is coming in over budget by $460.3 million, adding to other costly ST2 overruns.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Cryptic symbols and mystery ribbons on the freeway
You drive by abandoned vehicles on the side of the freeway every day. Many are all marked up with cryptic messages. What does it all mean?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Thank Amazon for more bus service in Seattle
Amazon will invest $1.5 million to fund more bus service in Seattle, according to King County Metro.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit attorneys have ‘doubts’ that settlement would be legal
The ST3 lawsuit continues. One side wants a settlement agreement and money paid back to drivers. The other side says it's too late and bonds have been issued.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington’s pay-per-mile program six months in
We're about six months into Washington state's pay-per-mile pilot project, and it's apparently going well.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Region’s traffic congestion is ‘symptom’ of a larger problem
WSDOT head says state will have to take "risks" to tackle congestion challenges we are facing now and will face in the future.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Weekend road closures: Highway 2 and beyond
A warm, dry weekend can only mean one thing: road construction. And since those are rare in these parts, construction crews are taking full advantage and cramming as much work as possible into the weekends.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit celebrating Bellevue light rail tunnel milestone
Sound Transit is celebrating the excavation of its downtown Bellevue tunnel that will eventually provide a path for the East Link light rail line.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is Kitsap County’s passenger-only ferry worth the investment?
The risky experiment of running fast ferry service from Kitsap County to Seattle is now a year old. Has it been worth the investment?8 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Gov. Inslee gives Inslee-style answer to tolling question
With more tolls coming, we ask Gov. Jay Inslee if tolling is the new norm when it comes to funding transportation projects ...8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State favors charging as much as $2.25 to use Seattle’s new tunnel
The Washington State Transportation Commission has moved forward a plan to toll drivers -- to use Seattle's new SR99 tunnel. But the decision is not final yet.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Distracted driving one year into tougher restrictions
It's been just about a year since the new distracted driving law went into effect, but there seems to be the same amount of people on their phones as before.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State to narrow down SR 99 tunnel toll rate
We will soon have a better idea of how much drivers will pay to use the new SR 99 tunnel under Seattle when it opens.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
City continues to demand answers on Seattle streetcar
Hopes for an expanded Seattle streetcar system have been strained as a series of revelations this year continue to display how expensive the current system, and construction on a new line, has become.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
Washington State Ferries vs crab pots: The price of the conflict
Crab pots tangled in Washington State Ferries have been causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, and forcing officials to pull ferries from service.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
Weekend road closures: Delays on nearly every major highway
Impact will be felt on every road, and every alternate route for two closures and some other roadwork projects this weekend.8 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Crews start repaving Highway 99 in Seattle for first time in 19 years
WSDOT crews started a two-year project Monday, repaving Highway 99 in Seattle for the first time in 19 years. The work covers 99 from Roy Street in Lower Queen Anne to 145th Street in Seattle.8 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Summer construction means weekend road closures
Summer road construction is in full swing around the Puget Sound region. Here's what you need to know for the weekend.8 years ago
Tracy Taylor
Are you prepared for the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure?
To open the new Highway 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will have to be closed. And that means traffic will suffer throughout the region. Start preparing now.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Fish culvert work to shut down road to Granite Falls for 13 days
Highway 92 drivers have survived two weekend closures at Machias Road as the state replaces the fish culvert on Little Pilchuck Creek. This time, it's 13 straight days of closures into Granite Falls starting Friday.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
When to travel for July 4th holiday
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Chris Sullivan has a few suggestions for when you should hit the road during the latest edition of Chokepoints.8 years ago
Chris Sullivan
HOV ramp rules, left turn lanes and more in the Chokepoints grab bag
We are digging into the Chokepoints Grab Bag today to answer your traffic questions.8 years ago
