3 New Light Rail Stations Open Saturday In North Seattle

It's finally happening. Three new light rail stations open Saturday in North Seattle, extending service from the U District to Northgate.

Container Ship Backlog Crowds Puget Sound Waterways

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring an "unprecedented backlog" of ships anchored across Puget Sound and much of the West Coast.

Ferry Line Cutters Beware: WSP To Boost Enforcement Efforts

State troopers will be paying close attention to drivers who try to cut ahead in the ferry line and will be handing out more $139 citations.

WSDOT Ending '764-HERO' HOV Violator Reporting Hotline

After 37 years, Washington is winding down its hotline to report HOV violators and ferry line cutters.

Road Projects, Sports Bring Weekend Traffic Headaches To Seattle

Those visiting or leaving Seattle this weekend should brace for delays, with a weekend full of roadwork and sporting events ahead.

Labor Day Travel In WA: How To Avoid Holiday Traffic And Delays

WSDOT says this holiday weekend's traffic "may be worse than ever" before. Here's a look at what to avoid.

Labor Day Headaches Ahead For Puget Sound Ferry Travelers

Taking a ferry will be more challenging than usual this Labor Day weekend, with staffing shortages and canceled sailings likely.

King County Metro Plans To Deploy More Transit Security Officers

King County Metro is adding security personnel along more bus routes as part of an evolving effort to improve safety, officials said Monday.

Interstate 90 Bridge Closure Begins Late Friday Night

Both directions of Interstate 90 will be closed between Seattle and Mercer Island, lasting from late Friday night into Saturday morning.

Seattle's Montlake Bridge Closes To Motor Vehicles Next Week

Crews will be adding safety beams and replacing deck panels from Aug. 9-Sept. 3, when the bridge is open to only foot and bike traffic.

Study Names 10 Deadliest Washington Roads: 9 Are In Puget Sound

A recent study poured over 1,518 deadly crashes in Washington, and found the Evergreen State's most dangerous streets.

West Seattle Bridge Repairs Could Begin As Early As October

Crews have already installed 10 miles of steel cable inside the bridge. SDOT says they're on track to reopen the bridge by mid-2022.

Seattle Named Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

U.S. News has released its annual list of the best places to live in the country. Here's how the Emerald City stacked up.

SR 161 Construction May Cause Delays Heading To Rainier

Popping to the mountain next week? You'll probably want to plan for a longer-than-usual trip.

Washington's 'Good To Go!' Outage Shifts To Early July

The planned interruption for online tolling accounts and customer service calls was previously scheduled to start June 18.

Southwest Airlines System-Wide Outage Impacts Sea-Tac

A system-wide issue with Southwest Airlines' software has grounded flights across the country, and causing delays at Sea-Tac.

Washington State Ferries Turn 70

State ferries have been taking Washingtonians where they need to go since June 1951. Here's a look back at all they've done over the years.

Transportation Secretary Recommends $330M For WA Transit

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a proposal to build two new Bus Rapid Transit projects in King and Pierce counties.

Memorial Day Weekend Travel In Washington: Here's What To Expect

With millions in Washington now vaccinated, the long holiday weekend is likely to be the busiest in quite some time by land, air and sea.

Amtrak Resumes Daily Service As Pandemic Wanes

It's been a lean year for the Amtrak Cascades thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but service is starting to return to normal.

2020 Pedestrian Deaths Climbed In Washington During Pandemic

U.s. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8 percent in 2020, the Governors Highway Safety Association found. Bad driver behavior is likely to blame.

Unpaid Tickets Will No Longer Suspend Licenses Under New Bill

Previously drivers could have their licenses suspended indefinitely for not paying a ticket, which supporters say was penalizing poverty.

Overnight SR 520 Closures Planned Over Lake Washington May 12-13

State transportation crews will fully close one direction of State Route 520, between Seattle and the Eastside, on two nights next week

Seattle Receives Nearly $60M For New RapidRide Route

The federal funding will help create a new RapidRide G line from downtown through Madison Valley.

Annual Spring Clearing Begins On 3 Washington Mountain Passes

Yearly clearings of the North Cascades Highway, Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass get underway this month — a harbinger of warmer days ahead.

Hundreds Of Millions Headed To Washington's Transit Projects

The American Rescue Plan brings a windfall of federal cash to support public transportation programs in Puget Sound beyond the pandemic.

Protesters Shut Down I-5, A Dozen Arrested: State Police

Washington State Police have arrested 12 protesters who closed down a lane of travel on I-5 near Yesler Road Monday afternoon.

Washington Ferry Ridership Drops To Lowest Point In 45 Years

According to Washington State Ferries, ridership plummeted 41 percent in 2020 amid stay-at-home orders, remote work and limited tourism.

Sound Transit Holiday Trips: Sounder, Link & ST Express Schedules

Certain train and bus routes will run on reduced hours over the winter holidays in Washington. Here's what riders should know.

Washington State Ferries Adopting Altered Holiday Schedules

If you're taking the ferry during the holidays, you'll want to be aware of how sailings have changed.

Sea-Tac Airport Traffic Stays Light Over Thanksgiving Week

While Sunday was the busiest travel day across the United States, Western Washington did not appear to see a spike in Thanksgiving trips.

Durkan Chooses Repair Plan For West Seattle Bridge

The city aims to restore the busy high-rise bridge by 2022, allowing for drivers to return until a permanent replacement is possible.

State Police Seek Driver Believed To Be Involved In I-5 Shooting

The incident took place near the I-405 N overpass on Nov. 13 and involved a green Honda that police said was shot at by another driver.

Washington Announces New Pandemic Protocols For Air Travel

Going forward, all airports in Washington will have stricter mask requirements and safety procedures.

9 Arrested After Protest Blocks Interstate 5 In Seattle

One video showed troopers pulling a driver out of their vehicle while the freeway was blocked for a protest near the Ship Canal Bridge.

WSDOT Driver Recognized For Life-Saving Maneuver

When a WSDOT employee saw a truck heading toward workers on a closed ramp, he knew just what to do.

Some Ferry Routes Returning To Usual Service

With new staffers, WSDOT said three ferry routes are returning to two-boat weekend service.

Seattle Fire Department Urges Residents Not To Leave Kids Or Pets In The Car

Annual Mishap Causes Anguish for Families.

SDOT Opening Lake Washington Boulevard To Pedestrians, Cyclists

After a successful pilot program in June, SDOT says the road will now be car-free through at least early September.

Mayor Declares West Seattle Bridge Civil Emergency

Seattle will seek state and federal funding as it evaluates plans to repair and replace the 36-year-old bridge.