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Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Construction projects around Puget Sound continue this Sunday
While some parts of the Puget Sound are getting a break from the summer construction because of FIFA World Cup matches and other events, there are still areas in the region that will be busy with road work this weekend.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 99 northbound tunnel blocked after Prius flips over
The SR 99 northbound tunnel is blocked Friday morning after a Prius flipped over in the tunnel.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure
The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) confirmed, after it had been closed for more than an hour.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 104 fully blocked in Jefferson County due to fire
SR 104 in Jefferson County is fully blocked due to a brush fire, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported Thursday at 4:19 p.m.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Westbound SR 18 closed due to fatal crash after motorcyclist runs into back of semi-truck
Westbound SR 18 is closed due to a fatal collision after a motorcyclist ran into the back of a semi-truck.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County raised your sales tax without a vote. The one time voters got a say on this issue, they said no
On Friday, the King County Transportation District voted 5-4 to raise your sales tax by a tenth of a percent. You didn't get a say. You won't get one.4 months ago
Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News
North Cascades Highway officially fully reopens following emergency work
WSDOT announced that the North Cascades Highway has officially reopened, following months of emergency repairs.4 months ago
Nate Connors
I-5 through downtown Seattle closing Friday night for fire systems testing
Late-night travelers through downtown Seattle will face a full closure on I-5 in the southbound direction, Friday night beneath the Convention Center.4 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Plan ahead: Tacoma roads to close for World Cup kickoff parade
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle will not be played until Monday, but the celebration begins Friday night in Tacoma.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Cars not welcome: How to navigate Seattle on World Cup game days
We're just a few days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. If you like driving, you should probably just avoid Seattle.4 months ago
Nate Connors
Drivers beware: Road work back on schedule in Lynnwood following rain delays
Overnight road work in Lynnwood is back on track following rain delays.4 months ago
Chris Sullivan
No workers in sight but you still got a ticket? Here’s how work zone speed cameras actually work
The state debuted work zone speed cameras more than a year ago, and it sounds like many drivers still don't understand how they work.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northbound I-5 closed in Seattle this weekend from I-90 to NE 45th Street
Driving through Seattle will be difficult this weekend, as northbound I-5 will be shut down from I-90 to N.E. 45th Street.5 months ago
Nate Connors
Prominent pedestrian overpass in Kirkland closed indefinitely after damage found
WSDOT bridge preservation crews recently discovered damage to the N.E 80th Street pedestrian overpass at I-405 in Kirkland, shutting it down indefinitely.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
Apple-hauling semi-truck catches fire on westbound I-90 near Cle Elum
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum has reopened after a semi-truck hauling a load of apples caught fire and shut down all lanes of the highway on Thursday.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
2 dead, 2 injured in deadly rollover on SR 18 at I-5, westbound lanes reopened after multiple people ejected
A fatal multi-vehicle crash killed two people and injured two others, causing all lanes of westbound SR 18 at I-5 in Federal Way to close early Thursday.5 months ago
Nate Connors
State Patrol ramping up enforcement of SR 520’s HOV 3+ lane — fines start at $186
It's been over a decade since the new SR 520 bridge opened, and many drivers are not following the HOV 3+ requirement, according to WSDOT.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Road to popular hiking area has no ETA for reopening
The road to the popular hiking area, Artist Point, has no ETA for reopening.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
Northbound I-5 cleared after collision blocked 3 lanes in SeaTac
All lanes of northbound I-5 have been cleared after a collision blocked three lanes in SeaTac.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Driver follows GPS onto Seattle light rail tracks at Mount Baker Station, disrupting service for two hours
Sound Transit's 1 Line light rail service was disrupted for two hours Tuesday evening after a driver drove onto the elevated tracks at the Mount Baker Station.5 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle mayor wants to double the city’s transit sales tax, and not everyone’s on board
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing to renew and expand the Seattle Transit Measure, a move that would double the city’s transit sales tax.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Do Ballard residents deserve a refund for the failed Sound Transit plan?
Explore if Ballard residents deserve a refund from Sound Transit after repeated issues in this insightful analysis.5 months ago
Jason Sutich
59-year-old motorcyclist hospitalized after striking elk in Pierce County
A 59-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing into an elk in east Pierce County on Monday night.5 months ago
