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Nate Connors
WSDOT ramps up weekday projects with daytime, nighttime closures
The busy season for WSDOT is about to get underway. Some weekday projects include both daytime and nighttime closures.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
SR 520 car fire snarls Monday morning commute, all lanes reopen within 30 minutes
All lanes of eastbound SR 520 have reopened after a car fire caused lengthy traffic delays Monday morning.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pedestrian killed on I-405 after running across northbound lanes
I-405 was closed for approximately three hours near N.E. 160th Street in King County after a fatal collision occurred early Monday morning.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes of NB I-405 in Bellevue reopen after fully engulfed garbage truck fire
All northbound lanes of I-405 in Bellevue have reopened after a garbage truck blocked the highway when it became fully engulfed in flames.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Unsecured load chaos: Manhole covers fly off commercial truck, hit 18 vehicles on southbound I-5
At least 18 cars were struck by large manhole covers that flew off a commercial truck on southbound I-5 between 72nd Street and SR 512 Friday morning.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
All southbound I-5 lanes reopen after motorcycle crash before Mercer Street Exit in Seattle
All lanes have reopened on southbound I-5 after a crash right before the Mercer Street exit, approaching downtown Seattle.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Who’s next? Third Everett bridge project on horizon as Edgewater finishes up
The new Edgewater Bridge connects Everett and Mukilteo, paving the way for future infrastructure developments.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle leads all U.S. cities in bike commuting with 3.3M miles logged last year
Seattle's bicycling community notched more than 3.3 million miles in 2025, leading all U.S. cities in the number of people who chose to ride their bike to work.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
US 101 in Shelton reopens after deadly crash
US 101 was fully blocked in Shelton after two vehicles collided head-on, killing at least one person.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Alaska Airlines celebrates nonstop flights to Rome, while Delta cuts back its Mexico routes
Alaska Airlines is celebrating nonstop flights to Rome, while Delta is scaling back its Mexico routes.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
All northbound I-5 lanes in Ridgefield reopen after semi-truck rollover
All lanes have reopened on northbound I-5 in Ridgefield after a semi-truck rolled over and blocked off the roadway.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit introducing paid parking permits at three garages
Tired of racing to your favorite Sound Transit parking garage to find a space each morning? You might be able to buy your way into a spot going forward.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Speed cameras active outside several Redmond schools
Speed zone cameras are up and running outside three Redmond schools.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
All lanes reopen on northbound I-405 after car fire erupts
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were shut down after a car erupted in flames Thursday morning.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Eastbound SR 18 to close across Tiger Mountain this weekend for paving work
All lanes of eastbound SR 18 will close across Tiger Mountain from the Issaquah-Hobart Road to I-90 starting Thursday.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Neglected maintenance leads to lane closures on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge is the latest victim of underfunding for maintenance and preservation after WSDOT had to shut down two lanes of the bridge.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Ship Canal Bridge construction on schedule as WSDOT pushes toward World Cup pause
WSDOT confirms Ship Canal Bridge work is on track amid I-5 lane closures for maintenance.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
Both directions of MLK Jr. Way S. reopened after natural gas leak
All northbound and southbound lanes on MLK Jr. Way S. are blocked on Tuesday afternoon due to a natural gas leak in the area.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: WTH, WSF?
The ferry service says they plan to have 20 of its 21 vessels ready to be put into service for the World Cup. WTH, WSF? Why can't this be the norm?5 months ago
Julia Dallas
All lanes back open on northbound I-5 after being fully blocked near Bellingham
One lane has reopened on northbound I-5 after the highway was fully blocked just north of Samish Way near Bellingham.5 months ago
Chris Sullivan
New Chick-fil-A restaurants to create chicken chokepoints in Everett, Bellingham
Drivers in Mill Creek and south Everett need to be ready, a new Chick-fil-A restaurant is opening this week, and it has the potential to create gridlock.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Driver killed in fiery crash at Mountlake Terrace transit station
A driver died after crashing their car into the Mountlake Terrace transit station early Tuesday morning.5 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT closures this week: Lane and ramp shutdowns from Lynnwood to Fife
WSDOT is performing a number of projects this week that will close ramps and lanes scattered between Lynnwood and Fife.5 months ago
