Seattle travel alert: Massive road closures, light rail shutdowns this weekend
Transportation officials are warning travelers to prepare for heavy traffic congestion and significant delays as massive construction closures hit highways across the region and light rail lines this weekend.
Transportation officials are warning travelers to prepare for heavy traffic congestion and significant delays as massive construction closures hit highways across the region and light rail lines this weekend.
WA's Sound Transit Board votes no on Ballard light rail
Sound Transit officials voted to move forward with nearly $200 billion in transportation expansion, however a light rail stop in Ballard did not make the final cut.
Sound Transit officials voted to move forward with nearly $200 billion in transportation expansion, however a light rail stop in Ballard did not make the final cut.
Sound Transit board approves lines to West Seattle, Tacoma, but not Ballard
A plan to add a Sound Transit light rail station in Ballard is not happening, but West Seattle, Tacoma and Everett will be getting connections, the board approved Thursday.
A plan to add a Sound Transit light rail station in Ballard is not happening, but West Seattle, Tacoma and Everett will be getting connections, the board approved Thursday.
Sound Transit Board votes to expand light rail to West Seattle, Tacoma, not Ballard
The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.
The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.
Seattle light rail expansions face chopping block
The Sound Transit board of directors faces intense public backlash as they weigh defunding or entirely scrapping promised light rail expansions to address a staggering $34.5 billion budget deficit.
The Sound Transit board of directors faces intense public backlash as they weigh defunding or entirely scrapping promised light rail expansions to address a staggering $34.5 billion budget deficit.
Sound Transit Board to vote on ST3 plan
The Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting on changes to the ST3 plan for expansion.
The Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting on changes to the ST3 plan for expansion.
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
Semi-truck crashes into light rail track in Tukwila, WA
An Amazon semi-truck crashed into a light rail track in the Tukwila area along State Route 599 early Tuesday morning.
An Amazon semi-truck crashed into a light rail track in the Tukwila area along State Route 599 early Tuesday morning.
LIVE: Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly, take a ferry, drive in WA
Memorial Day weekend travel is underway and tens of thousands of people are expected to hit Washington roads, ferries and pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Memorial Day weekend travel is underway and tens of thousands of people are expected to hit Washington roads, ferries and pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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.