Scenic North Cascades Highway reopens Wednesday

North Cascades Highway, one of the gateways to the national park that bears the same name, reopens Wednesday (May 5). 

Report: Washington state needs to spend almost $15 billion to maintain roads

Washington state would need to spend nearly $15 billion over the coming decade just to get its transportation system of roads, bridges and ferries to a "minimally acceptable condition," according to a state report.

Sea-Tac prepares for more travelers after CDC opens up guidelines for fully vaccinated passengers

The CDC officially announced its guidelines for fully vaccinated people traveling within the U.S. Their main message was good news for people who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. 

Washington mother and her 7-year-old daughter reunited after two years of separation

An emotional reunion two years in the making for a Washington mother desperate to get her 7-year-old daughter back after the child recently fled Central America and was lost at the U.S. Southern border.

Sea-Tac introduces touch-free security measures to slow spread of coronavirus

As more industries are working to adapt to a COVID-centric world, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is following suit by introducing touchless security at the airport.

Judge: Amtrak, not engineer, liable for deadly 2017 derailment

A judge has ruled that Amtrak is strictly liable for the claim of its engineer who sued for his injuries after a deadly 2017 derailment south of Tacoma, Washington.

FAA grounds certain planes after engine failure over Denver

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday ordered airlines in the United States to ground planes with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this past weekend until they can be inspected for stress cracks.

Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits

According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.

Amtrak to test trains at Point Defiance Bypass this weekend

This weekend, Amtrak will run test trains and test train signals on the Point Defiance Bypass, the route near where a deadly train derailment occurred in late 2017. 

Washington State Ferry ridership lowest in 50 years

It's no surprise that public transportation ridership levels are at an all-time low since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Subsequently, for Washington residents, this involves less time on a public ferry ride.

Uber driver wages, fare prices increase in Seattle starting January 1st

Starting January 1st, Uber drivers in Seattle are expected to make the city's minimum wage, which is $16.69/hr. This will translate however to higher fare increases, according the Uber.