North Bend is beginning infrastructure improvements, causing road closures on 5th and 6th Streets and Main Avenue, with detours in place and construction expected to finish by January 2026.

WSDOT plans to convert a signalized intersection on Bainbridge Island into a roundabout to enhance safety, involving community input in the planning stages.

New 4-way stop at 3rd Street and Ballarat Avenue in North Bend aims to improve safety, especially with school season nearing. Road markings and signage have been updated, including eye-catching flags on stop signs to alert drivers to the change.

The Washington State Department of Transportation announces overnight closures of I-5 in Lewis County for paving, with detours and work set to improve road safety.

Seattle's SR 99 tunnel will receive a surface enhancement to improve traction, with closures beginning Monday, Aug. 18. The $1.5 million "shot-blasting" project will roughen the surface for better vehicle grip.

Tacoma is scheduling street closures from North 13th to North 24th on North Tyler Street for six weeks starting August 18 for maintenance under the Residential Street Restoration Program. Local access will be maintained during this period.

Sammamish officials advocate for water conservation in response to drought, offering practical steps for residents to reduce water usage and protect the environment.

A new non-motorized path, the Gravelly-Thorne Connector, will soon link Lakewood communities to improve connectivity and complement infrastructure improvements.

Sammamish announces infrastructure projects affecting traffic, including boardwalk repair and stormwater infrastructure maintenance, with minimal commuter disruption expected.

SR 18 in Washington closes Aug 15-18 for maintenance and improvements, including asphalt work and landscaping.

WSDOT announces full closure of SR 18 over Tiger Mountain's summit from August 15-18, affecting traffic and directing freight to alternative routes for infrastructure improvements.

Seattle's Beacon Hill light rail station closed due to a mechanical issue, causing disruptions in service for passengers. Shuttle buses are operating between stations.

A teen was hospitalized after their unlicensed dirt bike collided with a car in Kirkland while doing a wheelie, prompting reminders of road safety laws.