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.

FBI releases 567-page document detailing 2018 stolen plane investigation

The FBI released a 567-page document revealing details of the investigation into the man who stole a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018.

NWS: Seattle sees chilliest April days on record following cold snap

Seattle this week weathered the two coldest back-to-back April days in recorded history, the National Weather Service announced Thursday.

Washington State Ferries pushes for 'cultural shift' to solve worker shortage

Washington's ferry system has been hampered by delays and cancelations for months due to crew shortages. WSF is looking to drum up enrollment at the Seattle Maritime Academy, which provides a quarter of their engine room workers.

Washington State Ferries pushing for "cultural change" to solve worker shortage
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Washington's ferry system has been hampered by delays and cancelations for months due to crew shortages. WSF is looking to drum up enrollment at the Seattle Maritime Academy, which provides a quarter of their engine room workers.

Sea-Tac Airport awarded $16.8 million grant for construction work

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $16.8 million in grant funding to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Light rail projects delayed following concrete strike
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Concrete mixer and dump truck drivers are returning to work after going on strike in December in Seattle.