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Breakthrough technologies on the I-90 floating bridge make Seattle-Bellevue light rail a landmark on par with the Space Needle, Ballard Locks and Tacoma Narrows.
Among the changes: A new route begins through North Seattle to feed light rail, while Sound Transit ditches its I-90 bus in the wake of...
Highway 104 is closed in both directions for an extended period of time due to a brush fire, officials say.
Mileslong backups are predicted amid construction on I-405 in Kirkland this weekend.
Last year, 30 people were killed and 221 seriously injured, one of the highest tallies since Vision Zero — with the goal to end traffic...
The budget change sets a 14-station, $87 million fare gate project in motion, but it is far from a final decision.
A motorcycle rider died Wednesday in a hit-and-run collision in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
The city is having perhaps its biggest tourism season ever, with other encouraging signs, according to the Downtown Seattle Association.
The change, from 25 mph to 20 mph, will go into effect as soon as signs are installed.
The mile-long red bus lane from Seattle Center to I-5 means a faster Route 8 bus and a struggles for drivers.
One person died after a person fleeing a DUI traffic stop collided with another vehicle on Interstate 5, according to Federal Way police.
Full directional shutdowns return this weekend to I-405 on the Eastside.
A fire damaged a vacant warehouse along the rail line in early August, prompting Amtrak to suspend service between Seattle and Portland.
Roadwork closures are back on the First Avenue South bridge, I-405 in Kirkland and the Highway 99 tunnel as crews continue to play post-World Cup...
The original target to open a new Sodo-to-West Seattle line was 2030, but inflation and previously overlooked challenges added time and costs.
Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington is among Democrats demanding that the Trump administration release funds that have been budgeted for transit projects.
To make parking more accessible, Seattle drivers will always be able to pay for parking with coins, per City Council's Aug. 4 update to Seattle...
The teenager showed no signs of impairment after striking a man on an electric scooter.
Amtrak trains between Seattle and Portland are out of service after a warehouse fire. Buses are replacing several train lines.
With Seattle in need of more affordable housing, especially for families, this project that offers parks, childcare and a preschool on-site aims to help.