West Seattle Bridge expected to reopen on Sept. 18

As crews continue to work on the final stages of the West Seattle Bridge repairs, officials with the Seattle Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the structure is now expected to reopen on Sept. 18. 

Starbucks, Volvo, ChargePoint announce locations for electric vehicle charging stations

Starbucks and Volvo Cars announced on Tuesday the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public.

Washington ferries to get $38 million to improve services

Washington State Ferries will receive $38 million from the Federal Highway Administration to improve its ferry service.

Map-tracking system shows Cathlamet Ferry 'off course' around time of collision

Map-tracking systems are shedding more light on the path the Cathlamet Ferry took before crashing into a group of pilings as it approached the Fauntleroy ferry dock on Thursday.   

Traffic alert: Revive I-5 work continues, expect delays this weekend

On southbound I-5 through Seattle, weekend-long lane reductions will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, and continue through 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug.1.

382,000 pounds of roadside litter picked up by Washington DOT in June

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said it picked up 191 tons of litter along roads last month-- that's equivalent to 382,000 pounds of trash. 

Seattle Mayor appoints new director of SDOT, pending Council confirmation

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced who he will appoint to be the next director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on Wednesday.

SDOT: West Seattle Bridge one step closer to reopening

The West Seattle Bridge is getting closer to reopening as the Seattle Department of Transportation reached another construction milestone. 

Overflow of luggage: What happens to unclaimed bags?
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Airports are reporting more unclaimed bags due to staffing shortages. Some items left unclaimed for more than 90 days are sold at stores.

Tire from a semi-truck smashes into Forest Service vehicle near Maple Valley

Only minor injuries were reported after a tire smashed into the front of a US Forest Service (USFS) vehicle near Maple Valley Thursday morning.

Alaska Airlines announces new paper-free, electronic luggage tag

Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.

Released video shows moments before plane stolen at Sea-Tac Airport in 2018

Earlier this month, the Port of Seattle released surveillance video showing the moments before a man stole a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018. 

Area codes required on all Washington calls starting July 16

In October 2021, telecommunications companies in Eastern Washington began requiring the three-digit area code when placing a call on a landline. Western Washington already made this switch in 2017.

More shootings and violence on our roads
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Two incidents of road rage this week, less than 24 hours apart, turned violent as angry drivers began shooting at each other.

50 Alaska Airlines flights delayed over system issue at Sea-Tac Airport
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A problem with one of their weather systems could still impact more flights, both ingoing and outgoing, though the company says issue has now been fixed.

Outage causes 50 Alaska Airlines flights to be delayed at Sea-Tac Airport

Alaska Airlines officials announced that numerous flights at Sea-Tac Airport have been delayed, because of a system outage that happened Wednesday morning.