Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive closing to vehicles permanently for safety

Metro Parks Tacoma is closing the Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park to all motorized traffic starting on Friday to prevent slope damage and threat to public safety. 

Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home.

First Copper River salmon of season arrives in Seattle

Alaska’s Copper River salmon season has started and the first shipment arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday morning. 

Amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C., postponed

Amtrak will postpone restoring its Cascades passenger-train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., until possibly December because of a lack of personnel, according to The Seattle Times.

Seattle resumes full enforcement on 72-hour parking rule

The city of Seattle is resuming full parking enforcement for any vehicle that has remained in one place for more than 72 hours.

Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May

Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.

ORCA bus and ferry cards get a refresh, fare-free weekend

ORCA, the pass system that transit riders use to pay fares on buses and ferries around Puget Sound, is getting a refresh.

Alaska Airlines pilots prepare to vote on strike-authorization, as cancellations pile up

The pilots union for Alaska Airlines will begin to vote on a strike-authorization on Monday. The move comes as a pilot shortage is being blamed for delays and cancellations.

REAL ID deadline for air travel just 1 year away

If you are planning on flying domestically in a year’s time, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.

2 flight crews report green laser sightings near Sea-Tac

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after two flight crews reported seeing a green laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday evening. 

Colman Dock construction slowed by concrete strike, on-track to open Summer 2022

After five years of construction and months of striking by concrete workers, Washington State Ferries (WSF) says the new terminal at Colman Dock is on track to finally open this summer.

Blind Redmond man recovering after being hit by car

A Redmond man is recovering after being hit by a car in March, his injuries landed him in the hospital for 16 days.

Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll

The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.

Masks no longer required on Washington state ferries, terminals

The Washington State Ferries announced on Monday that it is no longer requiring people to wear face masks inside terminals and vessels. 

Alaska Airlines cancels flights on Easter holiday, spring break

It was an unwelcome Easter surprise for some flying on Sunday, as dozens of Alaska Airlines flights were either canceled or delayed at Sea-Tac International Airport due to ongoing pilot shortages.