Transportation

Boeing invests $1B to expand 737 MAX production in Everett, WA

July 10, 2026 4:09pm PDT

Boeing is dropping $1 billion on an expansion in Everett. Our crews headed to the world's largest building (by volume) to see just how that money will be spent to step up output of 737 MAX planes.

WA drivers can soon get their Mount St. Helens plate

July 10, 2026 2:10pm PDT

Years in the making, Washington drivers will soon have new options for specialty license plates. Up next is the long-awaited Mount St. Helens plate coming in August 2026.

Sound Transit sets all-time ridership records during Seattle World Cup games

July 10, 2026 1:14pm PDT

Sound Transit shattered its all-time daily and monthly ridership records during a summer surge driven by major regional events and soccer matches, transit officials announced on Friday.

Seattle bus driver gets lost on route with passengers on board

July 10, 2026 10:13am PDT

A bizarre midnight commute in Seattle has gone viral after a King County Metro bus driver apparently got lost on the job and had to ask passengers for directions.

Seattle light rail power issues: Service suspended through central transit corridor

July 9, 2026 9:37am PDT

Seattle light rail service is disrupted through the central corridor due to power issues. Service reduced at Northgate, Stadium and Judkins Park.

Freedom Fuel gas station locations open as Trump pushes for lower energy costs

July 9, 2026 5:06am PDT

The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.

World Cup ends, Seattle traffic to begin: 'Revive I-5' work resumes this week

July 7, 2026 9:28am PDT

WSDOT paused "Revive I-5" work for the FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle this summer. However, the grace period will end on Friday. Here's the traffic patterns to be aware of starting this weekend.

Flights delayed at Seattle airport due to weather conditions

July 5, 2026 9:27am PDT

Post-holiday travelers found themselves waiting longer for their flights as Sunday weather conditions impacted air traffic in and out of the Seattle area.

World Cup crowds are rewriting Sound Transit’s ridership record books

June 25, 2026 4:57pm PDT

FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.

Seattle transit record: 280K World Cup fans flood light rail

June 23, 2026 3:29pm PDT

Sound Transit shattered its single-day ridership record on Friday as 280,000 passengers used the light rail for the USA vs Australia World Cup match.

World Cup match day in Seattle smashes Lime ride record

June 23, 2026 11:56am PDT

Lime has announced that Seattle broke its all-time daily ridership record during the USA vs AUS World Cup match day.

Seattle shuttle connecting Ballard, Golden Gardens Park to start this weekend

June 22, 2026 11:02am PDT

King County Metro and the Seattle Department of Transportation are launching a new way to travel to the beach this summer. The Golden Gardens Direct will connect Ballard to Golden Gardens starting later this month.

FAA probes near-miss between Delta, American Airlines flights in Boston

June 21, 2026 11:55am PDT

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-collision between two commercial aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday.

'Surprise send off': Seattle passengers met with World Cup gifts on LA flight

June 20, 2026 3:11pm PDT

People flying out of Seattle and down to Los Angeles were in for a surprise following the Team USA win on Friday. American Airlines went all in on World Cup celebrations.