A Seattle rider says he stopped a runaway King County Metro bus after the driver collapsed; Metro says it is assisting his recovery through the county claims process.

Seattle utilities are expanding demand‑response programs that let them adjust smart thermostats and water heaters to shave peak loads and lower wholesale costs. Pilots show some savings but also customer pushback.

A water main break near Houser Way and 200 Mill Ave S forced evacuations and closed a stretch of Houser Way N, prompting detours while crews assess damage.

A landslide shut northbound I-5 at milepost 249 south of Bellingham Friday morning, forcing a detour at North Lake Samish and sending crews to clear debris.

King County held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the RapidRide I Line Thursday, with federal help totaling roughly $99M as the project moves into construction.

SDOT named Capitol Hill, Lake City and South Park/Georgetown as pilots for low-pollution neighborhoods that pair street safety with air-quality and climate measures.

The SR 99 tunnel was shut in both directions Wednesday for emergency maintenance; WSDOT says reopening time is unknown and urges alternate routes.

City data show a 31% drop in parking citations and a $640,000 enforcement revenue shortfall. The decline follows a slowdown by parking officers amid stalled contract talks.

A landslide has blocked East Pioneer Way between 33rd St SE and Highway 162; reopening time is unknown. Motorists are being told to use alternate routes.

Westbound I‑90 at Easton is shut after multiple crashes; eastbound requires chains for all but AWD. Expect delays and checkpoints over Snoqualmie Pass.

A Sea‑Tac ramp worker reached a reported $11M settlement after a baggage‑tug crash that led to an amputation and renewed questions about ramp safety at the airport.

The Army Corps tapped Big River Construction to repair Grays Harbor’s North Jetty — a roughly $30M project that will protect the navigation channel and bring heavy-haul traffic through Ocean Shores.

Construction crews are finishing Sea‑Tac’s Concourse C expansion, adding four floors of dining, retail and a large Alaska lounge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.