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Seattle commuters ask for express lane relief as Revive I-5 snarls southbound traffic

Seattle Savannah Welch - March 6, 2026

WSDOT said keeping the lanes northbound acts "as a relief valve" amid lane closures and ensure emergency access. SEATTLE — Southbound commuters into Seattle have faced major slowdowns since construction...

Seahawks parade becomes test run for Seattle’s World Cup preparations

Seattle Savannah Welch - February 14, 2026

Seattle leaders are using the Seahawks’ championship celebrations to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. SEATTLE — Downtown Seattle was filled with cheering fans as the Seahawks’ championship parade and...

Jury finds Washington man not guilty of assaulting federal immigration agents during arrest

Seattle Savannah Welch - January 13, 2026

The man was acquitted on four felony counts in connection to an encounter on June 6 on Camano Island. SEATTLE — A jury has acquitted a man accused of assaulting federal...

Tacoma Dome Link Extension set to transform South Sound transit by 2035

Seattle Savannah Welch - December 4, 2025

Construction on the Tacoma light rail extension is projected to begin in 2030, with passenger service starting in 2035. TACOMA, Wash. — As the South Sound braces for a wave of...

Fuel shortage warnings ease at SEA ahead of Thanksgiving travel rush

Seattle Savannah Welch - November 26, 2025

After nearly two weeks of fuel stops, emergency fuel trucking, and warnings about possible travel delays, airlines are getting back on track. SEATTLE — The Thanksgiving travel rush is in full...

Winterfest returns to Kirkland

Seattle Savannah Welch - November 25, 2025

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Downtown Kirkland is getting into the holiday spirit as WinterFest returns to Kirkland Urban Plaza this Saturday, November 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. The free...