Transportation

The agency closes the 37-mile (59-kilometer) scenic route between milepost 134 at Ross Dam Trailhead on the west side and at milepost 171 at the Silver Star Gate on the east side every winter when weather, snow conditions and avalanche danger pose a threat to drivers and maintenance crews.

Road repair season has just begun, but 2024 is already trending to be a dangerous year for construction crews with WSDOT.

Washington transportation officials are floating a 10% hike on toll rates on the SR-520 Bridge this summer, but are looking for public input on how exactly to implement it.

The FAA grounded all Alaska Airlines flights across the country Wednesday morning for an hour, and delays were expected to continue throughout the day.

A ground stop for all Alaska Airlines flights Wednesday morning caused dozens of delays at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Port of Seattle Police announced that 46 people were arrested in connection to a pro-Palestine protest that shut down the highway leading into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Monday.

A pro-Palestine demonstration closed the expressway of Sea-Tac Airport for several hours Monday, and was timed with other protests in major cities across the U.S.

This year, approximately 40 cars have already been stolen from Sea-Tac Airport.

Two local business owners who will have to move due to a light rail construction plan are turning to the community for help. 

The age-old debate over whether motor traffic or foot traffic should dominate Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market has resurfaced.

Vehicle reservations on some of the ferry routes are available now through June 15.

Gas prices in Seattle are on the rise, and a recent AAA gas report reveals a concerning trend that is impacting wallets across the region.

In 2024, distracted driving has killed at least 22 people on Washington roads. The King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition is using new technology to curb those numbers.