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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.14 hours 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.2 days 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.2 days 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.3 days 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.4 days 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.8 days 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.9 days 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.9 days 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.9 days 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.9 days 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.10 days 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.10 days 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.10 days 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.11 days 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.11 days 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.11 days ago
Nate Connors
Your commute may take a hit this week: WSDOT roadwork ramps up across Washington
From Whatcom County to Thurston County, the Washington State Department of Transportation has its work cut out this week.11 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Revive I-5 is about to give Seattle drivers a break, but don’t get too comfortable
We're about halfway through the Revive I-5 work this year, and the WSDOT is about to take down the work zone across the Ship Canal Bridge.11 days ago
Jason Sutich
WA metro area among the 10 most dangerous in the U.S. for spring driving
A study reveals a WA metro area is among the top 10 for hazardous traffic deaths during spring. Discover the alarming statistics.12 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: An unelected Sound Transit board just decided which of your transit projects live and which die. You did not vote for any of them to do that
The Sound Transit board decided Ballard would get cut off at Seattle Center. They pushed South Kirkland to Issaquah to 2050. They raised a car rental tax.12 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers be warned: Multiple major road closures this weekend in the Seattle area
It's not going to be easy to get around this weekend. Three construction projects will be getting in your way.15 days ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Sound Transit board passes revised ST3 plan to keep light rail expansion alive
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has approved its revised plan for light rail expansion over the next 25 years in a 16-2 vote.15 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Sound Transit votes Thursday on which promises to break. And if you think ST4 isn’t coming, I have a train to sell you
At 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Union Station in Seattle, the Sound Transit Board of Directors will vote on which promises to keep and which to quietly set aside.16 days ago
