The Coast Guard pared back a planned Seattle waterfront expansion, dropping new berths and major dredging while prioritizing targeted upgrades and cleanup.

WSDOT crews will begin work next week to repair SR 504 and replace the Spirit Lake Outlet Bridge, a key step toward reopening Johnston Ridge Observatory. The closure stems from a May 2023 landslide that severed the only road in and stranded visitors.

Alaska Airlines and other carriers have raised checked-bag fees as jet fuel costs climb; Sea‑Tac travelers say family trips just got pricier.

SDOT’s new video with Councilmember Alexis Rinck and Sal the SpokesSalmon spotlights 24/7 Aurora bus lanes and extended Rainier red lanes meant to speed Seattle’s busiest routes.

RedLink's free electric shuttle pilot launched as Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection linked Redmond to Seattle, aiming to solve first‑mile trips and reshape short commutes.

A planned World Cup fan plaza beside Lumen Field will instead be fenced and used as a charter‑bus staging area, city records and reporting show. The change remaps match‑day logistics and nearby activations.

A sinkhole at S 19th and Mildred forced lane closures in Tacoma; city crews are on scene and no reopening timeline has been provided. Traffic and transit may be affected.

Northbound SR 99's First Avenue bridge is stuck open, causing miles of backups on SR 509. Crews are on site troubleshooting but no reopen time has been given.

Sound Transit has suspended Tacoma's T Line after crews found a broken rail downtown. Free shuttle buses are running between Tacoma Dome and St. Joseph stations while repairs continue.

Federal and state projections show Washington traffic deaths fell in 2025. Officials credit stepped‑up enforcement, safety tech and street‑design changes for the reversal.

Delta and Amazon say Amazon Leo will bring gigabit‑class satellite internet to an initial 500 Delta planes starting in 2028, promising smoother streaming and new Delta Sync features.

A two-way protected bike lane on Yesler Way is open, linking the waterfront with downtown and ferry access while changing parking and loading patterns.

A viral clip shows a dog sprinting across Sea‑Tac’s tarmac in January before airport crews and the owner secured it. Airport officials say escapes are rare.