Alaska Airlines starts direct flights from Seattle to Tokyo

Getting to Asia from Seattle will be a lot quicker and easier starting Monday. Alaska Airlines will start offering nonstop flights from Seattle to Tokyo.

Seattle's light rail extension officially opens in Redmond, WA
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Redmond welcomed a light rail extension to their downtown core on Saturday at a ceremony attended by community members and leaders.

Air Traffic Control failures prompts major overhaul
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President Donald Trump touted his administration's efforts to rebuild and modernize U.S. air traffic control, as the Department of Transportation rolled out its three-year plan to build a brand-new, "state-of-the-art" system to address critical safety needs, while blasting former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for having "no clue."

Hoh Rainforest Road reopens after months of storm repair
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Following months of waiting for emergency repairs, the access road to the Hoh Rainforest officially reopened on Thursday.

150 air fuelers at Sea-Tac Airport authorize strike

More than 150 air fuelers at Sea-Tac Airport voted to go on strike against Swissport, a company that provides airport ground services.

150 air fuelers at SEA Airport authorize strike
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More than 150 air fuelers at Sea-Tac Airport unanimously voted to go on strike against Swissport, which provides airport ground services.

Real ID now required for air travel
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After years of anticipation, Real ID is now required for air travelers in the U.S.

FBI offers $10K reward for laser strikes on SEA Airport planes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 in the face of laser incidents at Washington airports.

Real ID deadline is here: What to know if you haven’t gotten one yet
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We have been talking about Real ID for months, and now we are just hours away from the deadline to need Real ID to fly within the U.S. The Chief of Homeland Security just provided some relief for those who have not gotten their upgraded ID's.

Manhunt underway for inmate who escaped police at SEA Airport

A man wanted in Kentucky remains on the run more than 24 hours after escaping from bounty hunters at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

2 new trails connect Redmond transit station to King County park

King County Parks is aiming to improve the community experience to Sound Transit's light rail system. New trails will connect riders to recreation areas.

Traffic delays expected in Everett, WA amid SR-529 closures

WSDOT is warning drivers to prepare for traffic congestion in Everett over the next few days as crews work on a project along SR-529.