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.

New Program To Close Washington Highways For Pedestrian Use

The program will temporarily close lanes on some highways with the goal of letting the public use them to stay active during the pandemic.

Washington Ferry Strikes Humpback Whale Near Mukilteo

Video from after the crash shows the whale submerge for what may be the last time, as advocates say they believe the crash was deadly.

Summer Travel 2020: Washington Among Best For Road Trip Travel

AAA estimates 97 percent of summer travel will be done in the car. Here’s how to avoid the country’s worst traffic hot spots.

WA Ferries: Plan For Extra Delays This Fourth Of July Weekend

WA Ferries are warning drivers to prepare for extra backups this holiday due to the pandemic. Here are some travel tips to avoid the rush.

West Seattle's Spokane Street Bridge To Remain Open At Night

The bridge, also called the West Seattle Low Bridge, will now be open at night to help carry traffic to and from West Seattle.

State Route 99 Tunnel​ To Close Overnight

The tunnel will be closed in both directions starting at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Amtrak Requests $1.475 Billion To Stay Afloat Next Year

The pandemic has decimated Amtrak's normal ridership, now they're asking congress for help.

Sound Transit Receives $166 Million In Federal Coronavirus Aid

The transportation authority is facing projected revenue losses above $600 million through next year.

Sound Transit Will Offer Reduced Price 'Recovery Fares' In June

Fares will return to all Sound Transit trains June 1, but riders can take trips at a lower price until July.

Uber To Allow Drivers To Deny Passengers Without Masks

Starting Monday, Uber will require drivers and passengers to verify they are wearing face coverings before the ride can begin.

West Seattle High-Rise Bridge To Remain Closed Through 2021: SDOT

Transportation officials said, under a best-case scenario, any repairs would only extend the bridge's lifespan by about 10 years.

Seattle Coronavirus: State Ferries Extend Winter Sailing Schedule

As part of the state’s response to COVID-19, state ferries will continue operating their winter sailing schedules at least until June 20.

West Seattle Bridge To Close For Critical Repairs

The West Seattle Bridge will be closed for repairs beginning Monday night.