WSDOT: Northbound I-5 closures in Seattle begin May 19 through the weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning travelers to plan ahead this weekend, because some major construction work in the heart of Seattle is set to begin Friday night.

Northbound I-5 closures start Friday night
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As we get closer to summer warm weather and less rain means WSDOT is able to resume its most ambitious projects.

Ryanair to order between 150 and 300 Boeing 737 Max jets

Ryanair will order 150 Boeing 737 Max planes with an option for 150 more, marking the biggest aircraft purchase in the Irish airline's history and a boost for Boeing.

Link light rail resumes regular service after clock breaks through ceiling

Link light rail service was back to regular service Monday morning after trains were operating on a single track about a week and a half. 

Guemes Island Ferry workers strike over unfair labor practices

A one-day strike shut down ferry service to Guemes Island on Monday. Ferry workers with the Inlandboatman’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) say they've been in negotiations with Skagit County for more than 16 months for a fair contract.

Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students

A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.

Class-action lawsuit filed against Sea-Tac Airport, Delta and Alaska Airlines over air pollution

A Seattle firm known for winning high-profile class action lawsuits is taking on Sea-Tac Airport and two airlines, claiming exhaust chemicals from jets taking off and landing have polluted a huge chunk of King County and have sickened the people who live there.

Tips for smooth spring break travel at Sea-Tac Airport

We finally made it through the cold, dark months to April, which means spring break is coming up, but so is the nightmare that can be spring break travel.

New Seattle airport terminal lacks space for enough planes

The new, billion-dollar international terminal at Seattle’s airport that opened last year was supposed to fit 20 large planes side by side. But it can only fit 16 long-haul aircraft simultaneously because of flaws in the design, sparking a legal battle between the Port of Seattle and the lead contractor for the project, The Seattle Times reported.

Snohomish County bets on revolutionizing aviation fuels

Snohomish County is betting that an investment on sustainable aviation fuels will ensure the region’s aerospace tech industry remains rooted in the Pacific Northwest.

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials

The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.