Sound Transit faces huge budget crunch ahead of May vote
As Sound Transit faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, residents across the Puget Sound region are rallying ahead of a critical May 28 board vote to prevent massive cuts to planned light rail expansions.
As Sound Transit faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, residents across the Puget Sound region are rallying ahead of a critical May 28 board vote to prevent massive cuts to planned light rail expansions.
WA's latest-ever opening of North Cascades Highway set for June 25
The North Cascades Highway will fully open next month. This opening date, however, marks the latest-ever for the stretch of highway since its opening more than half a century ago.
The North Cascades Highway will fully open next month. This opening date, however, marks the latest-ever for the stretch of highway since its opening more than half a century ago.
Amtrak Cascades tests new trains in Washington
The next generation of rail travel arrived in Seattle last night as Amtrak begins the final testing phase for its new Aero fleet of trains destined for the Cascades route.
The next generation of rail travel arrived in Seattle last night as Amtrak begins the final testing phase for its new Aero fleet of trains destined for the Cascades route.
Texas plane crash: Airspeed equipment froze up, NTSB prelim report finds
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
Seattle officials say plan ahead, leave your car behind for FIFA World Cup
The central message from state, county, and city leaders remains clear: leave your cars at home during the World Cup.
The central message from state, county, and city leaders remains clear: leave your cars at home during the World Cup.
NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
Aging WA ferry fleet is ‘fragile’, Gov. Ferguson calls for federal dollars
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
WA leaders push for federal investment in ferries
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders say Washington's ferry system needs more federal money. This comes after the state awarded a contract for three new ferries to a company in Florida last year, because it cost significantly less.
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders say Washington's ferry system needs more federal money. This comes after the state awarded a contract for three new ferries to a company in Florida last year, because it cost significantly less.
Seattle’s free waterfront shuttle is back: Here's what you need to know
King County Metro will launch a free waterfront shuttle starting May 21 to help residents and visitors navigate downtown Seattle ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
King County Metro will launch a free waterfront shuttle starting May 21 to help residents and visitors navigate downtown Seattle ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
Electric air taxis begin New York City test flights
Joby Aviation is conducting demonstration flights in New York City for its all-electric air taxi, which could cut commutes to 10 minutes and launch on the Uber app later this year.
Joby Aviation is conducting demonstration flights in New York City for its all-electric air taxi, which could cut commutes to 10 minutes and launch on the Uber app later this year.
'Seattle News Weekly': What's brewing with Starbucks?
Potential changes in Seattle's business landscape have been a big talker this week.
Potential changes in Seattle's business landscape have been a big talker this week.
Car fire on I-405 near Bellevue, WA sends plume of smoke into air
The incident happened on the northbound lanes of I-405 and 112th Avenue Southeast.
The incident happened on the northbound lanes of I-405 and 112th Avenue Southeast.
Sound Transit introduces paid parking permits at 3 Seattle-area stations
Paid parking permits are now available at three light rail stations in the Seattle area.
Paid parking permits are now available at three light rail stations in the Seattle area.
WA's Tacoma Narrows Bridge reduced to 2 lanes for emergency repair work
The Washington State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the two right westbound lanes of the 76-year-old structure are closed until further notice.
The Washington State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the two right westbound lanes of the 76-year-old structure are closed until further notice.
Big changes coming to Seattle's Denny Way
Bus routes are coming to Denny Way. Some fear it will likely only add to traffic, but Seattle leaders are encouraging the use of public transit.
Bus routes are coming to Denny Way. Some fear it will likely only add to traffic, but Seattle leaders are encouraging the use of public transit.
Route 8 Overhaul: Big changes coming to Seattle's Denny Way
Bus lanes are coming to Denny Way. The question is, will it improve traffic?
Bus lanes are coming to Denny Way. The question is, will it improve traffic?
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Can Seattle fix its most frustrating bus route? Mayor unveils Denny Way plan
Mayor Katie Wilson is set to unveil a comprehensive plan for one of the city's most infamous transit lines, detailing a strategy to bring dedicated bus lanes to Denny Way.
Mayor Katie Wilson is set to unveil a comprehensive plan for one of the city's most infamous transit lines, detailing a strategy to bring dedicated bus lanes to Denny Way.