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.

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Sound Transit will hold a West Seattle forum this Wednesday to outline cost-saving options and answer community questions. The session follows a Sound Transit retreat that laid out multiple approaches to close a major funding gap.

Horizon Air will close its Medford crew base in Q2 2026, relocating about 78 pilots and flight attendants while airport officials say scheduled flights should continue.