Union argues Sea-Tac Airport faces staffing shortage from vaccine mandate

A local union says Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and may impact public safety during the busy holiday season.

I-5 rolling slowdowns planned for Thursday in Whatcom County

The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect delays when traveling on I-5 in Whatcom County. 

Winter storm warning headed to Stevens Pass
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The wild weather forecast is hammering all of Western Washington's mountain passes, and we could see more than a foot of snow falling tonight, which could create some really tricky conditions for drivers.

SEA celebrates completion of N Concourse

The next time you  fly out of the N Gates at Sea-Tac Airport you won’t have to navigate through big construction zones. 

Foss Maritime closes generations-old Seattle shipyard

The generations-old Foss Maritime shipyard in Seattle has permanently closed, the company announced Saturday.

106 shipping containers floating in Pacific Ocean following bomb cyclone, cargo ship fire

As many as 106 shipping containers—not a previous estimate of 40—from a cargo ship have been left drifting in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Pierce County seeing an alarming number of car crash deaths
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Shocking news numbers from the South Sound show an alarming and tragic trend, Pierce County has the highest number of vehicle crashes in at least a decade.

Some Washington State Ferries employees speak on not meeting state's vaccine mandate deadline

Washington State Ferries customers waited in long lines for their sailings Monday due to a staff shortage. Passengers for the Edmonds-Kingston ferry waited about two hours at the terminal, while passengers for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry waited about 90 minutes.

Ferry staffing concerns as vaccine mandate goes into effect
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A shortage of ferry crews has made sailing across Puget Sound difficult for days, and it could get even worse with this vaccine mandate.

Interstate 5 rest areas close north of Seattle due to trash

The Washington State Department of Transportation has closed five rest areas north of Seattle along Interstate 5 because of excessive trash, vandalism and a staffing shortage.

King County Metro Transit cancels 84 bus trips due to driver shortage

King County Metro Transit was forced to cancel 84 bus trips on Friday, due to a staff shortage--almost four times the number of cancellations from Thursday. 

TSA vaccination rate could impact holiday travel at Sea-Tac Airport

With the federal government’s vaccine requirement deadline approaching, some people worry about a possible TSA staff shortage and how it could impact holiday travels.

Businesses, communities hopeful Canada border reopening will boost local economy and tourism
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If you have Canadian friends and family, get ready to say 'welcome back.' Starting in November, fully-vaccinated visitors from Mexico and Canada will be allowed to enter the U.S. by car or boat.

Wheel of slow-moving Amtrak train derails; no injuries

The wheel of a slow-traveling Amtrak train came off the tracks Monday afternoon near Woodland, but no passengers were injured.