Avalanche danger through Snoqualmie, Stevens passes in WA Cascades

A winter storm warning is in effect in western WA, with heavy snow and high avalanche danger making travel over mountain passes hazardous.

Winter storm warning, avalanche danger in western WA: Driving conditions
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FOX 13’s Taylor Winkel is driving through I-90’s Snoqualmie Pass, where snow is falling. A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday evening as a weather system could drop 2 to 4 feet of snow on the mountain passes.

1-boat service in effect for some WA ferry routes, vessels out for repairs

Three ferries are temporarily out of service for repairs. This is impacting routes for passengers in Seattle, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, and more.

One-boat service between Seattle, Bremerton, Bainbridge
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As people return to work and their commutes after the holidays, WSDOT ferries is down to one boat service between Seattle, Bremerton and Bainbridge.

US-2 partially reopens near Stevens Pass, restoring access to WA ski resort

A section of Highway 2 partially reopened Monday near Stevens Pass, restoring limited access to the ski area after flooding and mudslides closed the route. 

Washington State Ferries begin winter schedules, additional routes adjusted

Ferries across Puget Sound will now take on their annual shift to winter schedules following the Christmas holiday week. There are several lines with changes this season.

Getting around western WA traffic amid breezy holiday conditions
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We look at how winds might impact people's travel, power supply, and Christmas festivities as area transportation adjust to holiday schedules.

Holiday travel rush underway across U.S.
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Airport officials expect about 159,000 people to touch down, take off, or make a connection through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ahead of Christmas Eve.

Frontier announces abrupt end to Paine Field service in Everett, WA

Air travelers looking for affordable direct flights out of Everett's Paine Field will soon have fewer options as a major budget airline announces they are pulling service from the airport.

WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water

Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.

WSDOT tracking road closures in western WA
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We're seeing a lot of standing water and road closures across Western Washington.

Washington State Ferries seeks new owners for aging fleet castoffs

Two retired Washington State Ferries are sitting idle on the shores of Bainbridge Island, decommissioned and deteriorating as state officials look for someone willing to take them on.

Boeing acquires 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems in $4.7B deal

The deal, in the works for over a year, brings Boeing's largest provider of spare parts in-house. CEO Kelly Ortberg called it a “pivotal moment” for the company's future.

Federal Way, WA light rail extension officially opens to public

Two years overdue, but with excited community fanfare, the Federal Way extension of Sound Transit's light rail officially opened on Saturday.

Eastbound SR 520 weekend closure in Seattle
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Heads up for drivers this weekend. Eastbound State Route 520 will be closed between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard.

WSDOT crews to close section of SR-520 in Seattle for construction

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to expect a full highway closure on a section of SR-520 in Seattle this weekend.