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Nate Connors
WSDOT’s summer construction season brings closures to I-405, I-5, SR 99, SR 522, and more
The busy construction season is in full swing across Washington, with warm, dry weather allowing WSDOT to make progress on summer projects.17 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Celebrate America’s 250th with higher gas taxes and work zone speeding fines
It's time to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and what better way than paying more in taxes and fees.18 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 lanes reopen after crash on southbound I-405
Two lanes have reopened after a crash blocked all southbound lanes on I-405 at SR 527.1 day ago
Chris Sullivan
Attention parents — it’s time to be responsible and shut down your kids’ illegal e-motorcycle riding
Enough is enough, parents. It's time to take away that e-motorcycle pretending to be a bicycle and hold your kids accountable for their bad behavior.2 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Parking on the beach: Don’t ruin your Fourth of July by getting stuck in the sand
With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, don't ruin the celebration by getting stuck in the sand and damaging your car.6 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington may cut tolls in half for low-income drivers on 2 highways
Some low-income drivers in Washington may soon get a discount on tolls under a new proposal being weighed in Olympia.6 days ago
Luke Duecy
Ranch dressing emerges as unlikely World Cup souvenir as Seattle airport hits passenger records
SEA set passenger-volume records three times in the last week, while TSA said one item stood out in bags: travel-size bottles of ranch dressing.6 days ago
Jason Sutich
Multi-car crash causes 3-mile backup on SB I-405 in Kirkland
All lanes have reopened on southbound I-405 in Kirkland after a multi-car collision blocked multiple lanes at N.E. 85th Street and caused a three-mile backup.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Driver arrested for DUI after six-car pileup in Bellevue injures 3
A driver was arrested after a six-car pileup occurred on I-405 in Bellevue Tuesday night, injuring three people.7 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Westbound SR 18 reopens at Tiger Mountain after semi-truck crash
Westbound SR 18 is blocked at Tiger Mountain due to a collision with a semi-truck, WSDOT confirmed.7 days ago
Julia Dallas
Traffic alert: Lanes closed for emergency repairs on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Lanes are closed on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge for emergency repairs approaching westbound SR 16.7 days ago
Nate Connors
Late night road work impacts Seattle, Eastside drivers this week
The Washington State Department of Transportation has two overnight projects this week that will shut down multiple lanes and ramps on I-5 and I-90.7 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Lynnwood’s new Raising Cane’s opens today and could snarl one of Snohomish County’s busiest streets
Washington's newest Raising Cane's chicken joint opens on 164th St. S.W. today.8 days ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Construction projects around Puget Sound continue this Sunday
While some parts of the Puget Sound are getting a break from the summer construction because of FIFA World Cup matches and other events, there are still areas in the region that will be busy with road work this weekend.11 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 99 northbound tunnel blocked after Prius flips over
The SR 99 northbound tunnel is blocked Friday morning after a Prius flipped over in the tunnel.12 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure
The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) confirmed, after it had been closed for more than an hour.12 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SR 104 fully blocked in Jefferson County due to fire
SR 104 in Jefferson County is fully blocked due to a brush fire, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported Thursday at 4:19 p.m.12 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Westbound SR 18 closed due to fatal crash after motorcyclist runs into back of semi-truck
Westbound SR 18 is closed due to a fatal collision after a motorcyclist ran into the back of a semi-truck.14 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County raised your sales tax without a vote. The one time voters got a say on this issue, they said no
On Friday, the King County Transportation District voted 5-4 to raise your sales tax by a tenth of a percent. You didn't get a say. You won't get one.16 days ago
Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News
North Cascades Highway officially fully reopens following emergency work
WSDOT announced that the North Cascades Highway has officially reopened, following months of emergency repairs.16 days ago
Nate Connors
I-5 through downtown Seattle closing Friday night for fire systems testing
Late-night travelers through downtown Seattle will face a full closure on I-5 in the southbound direction, Friday night beneath the Convention Center.18 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Plan ahead: Tacoma roads to close for World Cup kickoff parade
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle will not be played until Monday, but the celebration begins Friday night in Tacoma.19 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Cars not welcome: How to navigate Seattle on World Cup game days
We're just a few days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. If you like driving, you should probably just avoid Seattle.20 days ago
Nate Connors
Drivers beware: Road work back on schedule in Lynnwood following rain delays
Overnight road work in Lynnwood is back on track following rain delays.20 days ago
