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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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.