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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

North Cascades Highway closed for the season

North Cascades Highway closed for the season

North Cascades Highway (SR-20) is closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and high risk of avalanche. 

North Cascades Highway (SR-20) is closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and high risk of avalanche. 

Audit concludes SDOT should increase bridge maintenance investment

Audit concludes SDOT should increase bridge maintenance investment

A new report focusing on the state of maintenance among Seattle’s bridges suggests the city needs to invest more in SDOT's programs.

A new report focusing on the state of maintenance among Seattle’s bridges suggests the city needs to invest more in SDOT's programs.

Optimism increasing in ability to fix West Seattle Bridge

Optimism increasing in ability to fix West Seattle Bridge

Seattle transportation managers are increasingly confident that repairs can make the cracked West Seattle Bridge last for at least 15 more years.

Seattle transportation managers are increasingly confident that repairs can make the cracked West Seattle Bridge last for at least 15 more years.

Alaska Airlines hopes to add 4 flights from Paine Field

Alaska Airlines hopes to add 4 flights from Paine Field

The airline currently offers just two daily flights from the Seattle suburb of Everett to Las Vegas and Phoenix.

The airline currently offers just two daily flights from the Seattle suburb of Everett to Las Vegas and Phoenix.