Major road closures and construction updates in Seattle: August 9-12
Plan ahead for significant traffic disruptions in Seattle this weekend, with closures on SR 520, I-5 ramps, and 24th Avenue East.
Plan ahead for significant traffic disruptions in Seattle this weekend, with closures on SR 520, I-5 ramps, and 24th Avenue East.
Baby boy delivered on WA ferry with help from crew and passengers
A baby was brought into the world while aboard a Washington State Ferry Tuesday afternoon.
A baby was brought into the world while aboard a Washington State Ferry Tuesday afternoon.
Baby born on board WA ferry
Washington State Ferries sent out an alert on social media on Monday, saying that a baby boy was born aboard the Samish ferry.
Washington State Ferries sent out an alert on social media on Monday, saying that a baby boy was born aboard the Samish ferry.
Understaffed WA ferries rely on overtime to stay afloat, union says
Frustrated Washington State Ferry engineers are stepping out of the boiler room and into the spotlight to raise concerns about an alleged staffing crisis below deck.
Frustrated Washington State Ferry engineers are stepping out of the boiler room and into the spotlight to raise concerns about an alleged staffing crisis below deck.
Marine engineers highlight shortage of below-deck ferry workers
Marine engineers argue a shortage of below deck workers is to blame for at least half of all canceled ferry sailings.
Marine engineers argue a shortage of below deck workers is to blame for at least half of all canceled ferry sailings.
University Street Station gets new name: Welcome 'Symphony Station'
Sound Transit recently announced that the University Street Station will be renamed to "Symphony Station" on August 30.
Sound Transit recently announced that the University Street Station will be renamed to "Symphony Station" on August 30.
WA ferry workers to rally over workforce issues
Ferry workers are blaming a rise in angry riders and service disruptions on state ferry leadership. Now they plan to rally at Colman Dock in Seattle Tuesday to draw more attention to the issue they say "needs an overhaul".
Ferry workers are blaming a rise in angry riders and service disruptions on state ferry leadership. Now they plan to rally at Colman Dock in Seattle Tuesday to draw more attention to the issue they say "needs an overhaul".
When does RapidRide G Line service start in Seattle?
After years of construction, the RapidRide G Line is nearing completion, connecting downtown Seattle to Madison Valley. But just how far away are we?
After years of construction, the RapidRide G Line is nearing completion, connecting downtown Seattle to Madison Valley. But just how far away are we?
Delta seeks compensation for CrowdStrike, Microsoft outage: reports
Delta Air Lines announced plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Delta Air Lines announced plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Seattle's Alki Beach set to install new speed humps, cushions
Approximately 10 sets of speed humps and speed cushions are scheduled to be installed this week.
Approximately 10 sets of speed humps and speed cushions are scheduled to be installed this week.
Seattle's South Spokane Street Viaduct weekend closures start July 29
A major connector between the West Seattle Bridge and I-5 will be shut down during back-to-back weekends for more than a month starting this Friday.
A major connector between the West Seattle Bridge and I-5 will be shut down during back-to-back weekends for more than a month starting this Friday.
Airline catering workers prepare to strike at 30 US airports, including Seattle
Over 8,000 airline catering workers employed by Gate Gourmet are preparing to strike as soon as Tuesday, potentially impacting inflight catering operations at 30 airports across the U.S.
Over 8,000 airline catering workers employed by Gate Gourmet are preparing to strike as soon as Tuesday, potentially impacting inflight catering operations at 30 airports across the U.S.
Weekend closure of Kirkland's NE 85th St to impact the Softball World Series
The street closure is expected to create considerable traffic congestion for players and spectators heading to the event.
The street closure is expected to create considerable traffic congestion for players and spectators heading to the event.
Ferry workers concerned about uptick in angry riders
Some ferry riders are fed up and the outbursts are causing concern for staff.
Some ferry riders are fed up and the outbursts are causing concern for staff.
WA ferry workers face escalating ‘abuse’ from angry riders
Washington State Ferries leadership issued an apology to ferry workers following a surge in abuse from angry passengers, as tensions on ferry routes escalate.
Washington State Ferries leadership issued an apology to ferry workers following a surge in abuse from angry passengers, as tensions on ferry routes escalate.
Frustrations boil over at West Seattle light rail proposal town hall
Frustrations arose at a transit town hall meeting in West Seattle where many wanted specific answers about how a light rail proposal might impact their homes and businesses.
Frustrations arose at a transit town hall meeting in West Seattle where many wanted specific answers about how a light rail proposal might impact their homes and businesses.
Frustrations boil over at West Seattle light rail proposal town hall
Several businesses will have to relocate if the West Seattle Link Extension proposal moves forward as expected.
Several businesses will have to relocate if the West Seattle Link Extension proposal moves forward as expected.
Ferry system becomes key issue in WA gubernatorial race
Crew shortages, unreliable service, outdated vessels, huge wait times — Washington's ferry system has emerged as a major topic in this year's gubernatorial race.
Crew shortages, unreliable service, outdated vessels, huge wait times — Washington's ferry system has emerged as a major topic in this year's gubernatorial race.
Seattle's 520 bridge to close in both directions for weekend construction
If you're planning to drive between Seattle and the Eastside this weekend, you'll want to allow extra travel time.
If you're planning to drive between Seattle and the Eastside this weekend, you'll want to allow extra travel time.
Fall reservations for WA ferry routes open Tuesday
Vehicle reservations for the Washington State Ferries fall 2024 schedule opens on Tuesday, a way for travelers to save a spot on several routes.
Vehicle reservations for the Washington State Ferries fall 2024 schedule opens on Tuesday, a way for travelers to save a spot on several routes.