Seattle to target problem intersections with 'driver report card' campaign

Most drivers talk the talk, but few let pedestrians walk the walk—that’s what the Seattle Department of Transportation says is happening at intersections around town.

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
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The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.

4 flight crews report laser sightings near SEA

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after more flight crews reported lasers near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. 

Washington ranks as no. 1 worst state for potholes

A recent study by QuoteWizard found that drivers in Washington had the biggest potholes problems out of any other state, as well as 3 of the top 5 worst cities for potholes in the U.S. Can you guess which cities they are?

SEA unveils new International Arrivals Facility

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport revealed its new International Arrivals Facility on Thursday morning. 

Landslide closes part of westbound Highway 18 in Auburn

Drivers who take westbound Highway 18 in Auburn as part of their morning commute will need to find an alternate route Wednesday morning after a landslide closed a portion of it overnight. 

More flights report laser strikes near Sea-Tac

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a dozen flight crews reported laser sightings near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday night.

WSDOT seeks input on Seattle-Bainbridge ferry terminal

The Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry route is the busiest in Washington, with 3.2 million travelers per year pre-pandemic. But, WSDOT is looking to renovate the 50-year-old terminal walkway on the Bainbridge side.

FAA: 28 planes hit with lasers near SEA this week

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks. 

4 in-flight airplanes hit with laser near Sea-Tac

The Federal Aviation Administration said that four flights reported being hit by a green laser near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Jan. 28.

I-5 express lanes off and on-ramp in Seattle closed due to wire theft

The Washington State Department of Transportation said the I-5 express lane off and on-ramp in downtown Seattle are closed due to wire theft. 

Sound Transit leader warns of steep drop in revenue

The head of the regional transit agency Sound Transit says revenue from fares on buses and trains has dropped significantly in recent years as operating costs climb, creating a “financially unsustainable” trajectory.

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

Bellevue opens drop-off site after weeks of garbage pickup delays

After weeks of garbage pickup service disruptions, Bellevue residents can now bring their garbage to a drop-off site.