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Frank Sumrall
SR 18 reopens fully after truck carrying 80K pounds of potatoes overturned on highway
The westbound lanes of SR 18, near milepost 24, have reopened after a truck carrying 80,000 pounds of potatoes tipped over.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1-inch RapidRide G Line error costs Seattle $650,000 to fix
The City of Seattle is paying $650,000 to fix a bus line error along the RapidRide G Line.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Mukilteo Speedway paving about to start, bringing more than a year of construction
Work just got started to fix all the ruts, potholes, and other issues with the pavement on SR 525, otherwise known as the Mukilteo Speedway.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
NB I-5 closure enters third week as crews stabilize Bellingham mudslide
A massive mudslide near Bellingham has closed all northbound lanes on I-5 for more than two weeks.4 months ago
Aaron Granillo
$34.5 billion short: Sound Transit wants your input on future light rail projects
Sound Transit launched a survey on its $34.5 billion shortfall as Tacoma's City Council warns that further delays would hurt the South Sound.4 months ago
Frank Lenzi and Nate Connors
SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge closure: Seattle repairs start this month ahead of FIFA World Cup in June
Seattle's First Avenue South Bridge is getting another round of emergency fixes — and WSDOT is racing to finish before the World Cup kicks off.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-90 in Seattle reopens after semi-truck tips over
A semi-truck has tipped over onto its side on eastbound I-90 near T-Mobile Park in Seattle early Thursday morning.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT waits on weather to finish key I-90, SR 18 project
Spring in the northwest can be beautiful. It can also be wet and nasty. That's why it's so difficult to plan major construction projects this time of year.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Speeding driver goes down 50 foot embankment on I-90 near Bellevue
A vehicle drove off the roadway down a 50-foot embankment on Tuesday on EB I-90.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
I-5 northbound off-ramp to MLK Way reopens after fatal pedestrian crash
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash on northbound I-5 near Boeing Access Road early Tuesday morning.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
I-5 reopens in DuPont after semi-truck crash spills 100 gallons of diesel
All lanes have reopened on northbound I-5 in DuPont after a semi-truck slammed into a barrier and spilled fuel.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
SEA Airport launching nonstop flights to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific
Nonstop flights to Hong Kong have returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the airport confirmed.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1 Line light rail service returns after disruption between Star Lake and Federal Way
Service for the 1 Line light rail trains has been restored Tuesday morning from Star Lake to Federal Way Downtown after it was down for roughly two hours.4 months ago
Nate Connors
Hang in there, commuters: More I-90/SR 18 closures are coming, but the end is in sight
Learn about I-90 and SR 18 closures as new bridges and interchange upgrades improve traffic flow and safety.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Black ice causes multiple crashes, 5-mile backup on eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge
All eastbound lanes of SR 16 on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were blocked for two hours early Monday morning due to multiple crashes.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Light rail to Mariners; you better make sure you’re on right train with launch of 2-Line
The 1-Line travels north and south, from Lynnwood to Federal Way. The 2-Line goes east, west, north, and south, but it does not go south of the CID.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
$137 fine awaits drivers who miss Tuesday’s studded tire deadline
No April Fool’s! It’s that time of year again – time to remove studded tires on your vehicle. Tuesday, March 31, is the deadline.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Eastside light rail opens but storm clouds loom for Sound Transit
The Eastside light rail launch presents opportunities and hurdles for Sound Transit as storm clouds gather over its future.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Vantage Bridge work is back for a third season — here’s how to avoid the delays
Expect daily tolls and backups on I-90 across Vantage Bridge as work resumes, bringing challenges for commuters and travelers.4 months ago
Nate Connors
Emergency crews working around-the-clock to clear I-5 mudslide near Bellingham
A mudslide near Bellingham has closed I-5, leading to a significant 3-mile traffic backup. Stay updated on detour routes.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Driver life-flighted after van collides with semi-truck on SB I-5 in Thurston County
Two drivers are seriously injured after a transporter van collided with a semi-truck on southbound I-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday morning.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
1 lane of SR 109 has reopened in Grays Harbor County after landslide
One lane of SR 109 in Grays Harbor County is open again post-landslide, ensuring safety and restoring access.4 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
Lines at SEA continue to move swiftly as senators chase deal to end DHS budget standoff
Lines at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) remain swift amid national delays.4 months ago
