These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
Seattle Reddit users furious over Seahawks parking prices
Though fans celebrated a resounding Seahawks win against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, getting to the game itself caused some frustration among fans driving to the Lumen Field game.
Though fans celebrated a resounding Seahawks win against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, getting to the game itself caused some frustration among fans driving to the Lumen Field game.
Sound Transit replacing seats with vinyl
Sound Transit link trains will have new seating soon, replacing the current cloth seats with new vinyl seat inserts.
Sound Transit link trains will have new seating soon, replacing the current cloth seats with new vinyl seat inserts.
Sound Transit changing seats after WA rider feedback
Feedback from riders showed strong dissatisfaction with the seats on Seattle's light rail trains, and Sound Transit listened. The agency announced a sweeping change coming soon.
Feedback from riders showed strong dissatisfaction with the seats on Seattle's light rail trains, and Sound Transit listened. The agency announced a sweeping change coming soon.
WA crews complete Highway 2 emergency repairs along Stevens Pass
After weeks and weeks of closures, partial openings, pilot car restrictions and more hurdles along Highway 2, crews have completed emergency repair work, restoring traffic flow to the Stevens Pass area.
After weeks and weeks of closures, partial openings, pilot car restrictions and more hurdles along Highway 2, crews have completed emergency repair work, restoring traffic flow to the Stevens Pass area.
Revive I-5 work begins this weekend in Seattle
WSDOT is warning drivers to plan ahead for traffic as crews announce that Revive I-5 work will resume this weekend.
WSDOT is warning drivers to plan ahead for traffic as crews announce that Revive I-5 work will resume this weekend.
Seattle light rail across Lake Washington nearing simulated service phase
Residents will now notice more trains moving across Lake Washington's floating bridge as Sound Transit takes another step toward offering Crosslake Connection service for riders.
Residents will now notice more trains moving across Lake Washington's floating bridge as Sound Transit takes another step toward offering Crosslake Connection service for riders.
Revive I-5 construction on Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge begins
WSDOT is warning Seattle drivers to plan ahead for traffic as Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation work begins Jan. 9, 2026.
WSDOT is warning Seattle drivers to plan ahead for traffic as Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation work begins Jan. 9, 2026.
WA officials extend toll lane on SR-167 North near Sumner
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's Speech
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks on Alaska Air's largest order in company history and the future of airspace in the United States.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks on Alaska Air's largest order in company history and the future of airspace in the United States.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
As people return to work and their commutes after the holidays, WSDOT ferries is down to one boat service between Seattle, Bremerton and Bainbridge.
As people return to work and their commutes after the holidays, WSDOT ferries is down to one boat service between Seattle, Bremerton and Bainbridge.
Revelers pack Seattle light rail stations for NYE. Is the World Cup next?
Social media videos captured packed Seattle light rail stations after many rang in the new year.
Social media videos captured packed Seattle light rail stations after many rang in the new year.
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.
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.
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
We look at how winds might impact people's travel, power supply, and Christmas festivities as area transportation adjust to holiday schedules.
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.
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.
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.
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.