Seattle launches a pilot for dedicated Freight-and-Bus Only Lanes on Westlake Ave N to improve transit and freight flow, set to operate 24/7 for a year after completion in 2025-2026.

Alaska Airlines announces a new nonstop service from Seattle to Toronto starting May 16, 2024, featuring daily flights that connect the two cities for both leisure and business travel.

A couple in Vancouver, Washington, escaped a sinkhole that swallowed their Jeep due to a compromised 1940s water main. They survived by exiting through the vehicle's manual windows.

Seattle commuters face delays and disruptions due to ongoing light rail construction, with weekend station closures, reduced weekday service, and alternate shuttle buses.

Seattle City Light raised electricity rates by 4.5% starting January 1, 2024, affecting monthly bills, with additional surcharges in place until 2025. Assistance programs are available for those in need.

The Seattle Department of Transportation outlined the updated plans and increased costs for the Culture Connector streetcar project, aiming to enhance downtown connectivity and support Mayor Harrell's arts hub vision.

Sound Transit closed the U-District Link light rail station on Saturday evening due to a pro-Palestine protest for safety reasons, using shuttle buses as an alternative for affected passengers.

Seattle's Link light rail will experience service cuts due to maintenance, with weekday trains running every 26 minutes until February 4. Shuttle buses will replace trains on weekends between Capitol Hill and SODO.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport faced at least 66 flight cancellations due to Boeing 737 MAX 9 groundings and weather, with ongoing safety investigations.