| Date | Title | Description |
| 28.02.2025 | I-90 Vantage Bridge deck replacement resumes | VANTAGE – Work to replace the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge deck is underway for a second construction season. Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor crews are replacing the surface of the bridge that was last upgraded ... |
| 28.02.2025 | (Not so) Secret Creek fish passage project begins construction Monday, March 3 on both directions of I-5 near Stanwood | STANWOOD – The fish have stayed silent, but the secret is out. A two-year construction project to remove barriers to fish along Secret Creek beneath both directions of Interstate 5 and Old Highway 99 will begin work.
Starting Monday, March ... |
| 26.02.2025 | Water system upgrade closes northbound I-5 Scatter Creek Rest Area in Thurston County Feb. 10 to March 6 | UPDATE: Please note the around-the-clock closure of the Scatter Creek Rest Area is extended to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6. The change is now reflected in the release below.
GRAND MOUND – Travelers who use the northbound Interstate 5 Scatter C... |
| 15.02.2025 | Aquiline Drones Debuts First Anti-Graffiti Drone in Nationwide Campaign | Spartacus Endure
Aquiline Drones Embarks on Nationwide Campaign – Using Disruptive Technologies: Drones and AI cameras to Fight Unsightly Graffiti.
HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquiline Drones Embarks on Nationwide C... |
| 12.02.2025 | Eastbound SR 516 travelers in south King County must stay in left lane to enter northbound I-5 | KENT – Drivers on eastbound State Route 516 in the Kent, Des Moines and SeaTac area need to be prepared for a temporary change in how they enter northbound Interstate 5.
Beginning 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, the existing eastbound SR 516 loop... |
| 04.02.2025 | Public invited to learn about SR 509 construction in south King County | BURIEN – Construction work is ramping up on the State Route 509 Completion Project in Burien, Des Moines, Kent and SeaTac.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 11, for people to learn m... |
| 09.01.2025 | Thanks for bearing with it: Preservation work complete on US 101 Chehalis River Bridge in Aberdeen | ABERDEEN – A project to keep the US 101 Chehalis River Bridge in good working order wraps up just in time for its 70th birthday.
Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation recently completed work to repla... |
| 06.01.2025 | Fish passage project approaches finish line near Gig Harbor | GIG HARBOR – New year, newly rebuilt stream for fish in Purdy Creek. As crews wrap up landscaping work along the creek at State Route 16, the stage is set for future salmon runs.
Fish passage work improves or replaces areas where roads and ... |
| 02.01.2025 | Safer pedestrian crossing coming to SR 503 near Prairie High School in Vancouver | VANCOUVER – People who walk or roll will soon have a safer way to cross State Route 503 in Vancouver with the help of a new signal and crossing location.
Starting Monday, Jan. 6, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crew... |
| 04.12.2024 | UPDATE: US 101 Chehalis River Bridge preservation work starts mid-November in Aberdeen | UPDATE Dec. 4: The second closure of the H Street ramp to the bridge is now scheduled to occur from 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, which is reflected in the news release below. CORRECTION: The first closure of the southbo... |
| 25.11.2024 | SR 99 pavement repair project in SeaTac and Des Moines starts Monday, Dec. 2 | SEATAC – Construction starts Monday, Dec. 2, on an $8.3 million project that will repave two miles of State Route 99 and improve pedestrian safety at intersections in SeaTac and Des Moines.
Contractor crews working for the Washington State ... |
| 21.11.2024 | The Fury of the Bomb Cyclone: A Northwest Nightmare | A bomb cyclone swept through the Pacific Northwest, unleashing chaos and destruction. The storm, a ferocious beast, left a trail of devastation across Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. It was a tempest that roared with winds reac... |
| 20.11.2024 | Stuffing, pie and family oh my! WSDOT’s online tools are key to stress-free Thanksgiving travel | OYLMPIA – Cloves and cinnamon spice aren't the only seasonal ingredients necessary for a holiday weekend. People headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will want to plan now for winter weather and additional ho... |
| 19.11.2024 | ‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest | “This will be pretty strong in terms of the last 10 or 20 years,” he said. “We’ve only seen a couple storms that have really been this strong.”
About 24,000 customers had lost power as of Tuesday evening in western Washington state, accordi... |
| 19.11.2024 | Third North Spokane Corridor community discussion Wednesday, Nov. 20 | SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to the third in a series of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) final connection project.
The meeting will focus on the southern landings for the ... |
| 08.11.2024 | State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of US military service flags | SEATTLE – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
All vessels ... |
| 08.11.2024 | Busy 2024 construction season wraps for I-90 between Easton and Vantage | SNOQUALMIE PASS – From Easton to Vantage, crews made significant progress on Interstate 90 construction in 2024.
Summer 2024 marked the 15th year of construction on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project, which improves 15 miles of I-90 betw... |
| 28.10.2024 | Public invited to open house to learn about future improvements on SR 500 in Vancouver, Oct. 29 | VANCOUVER – The public is invited to learn more about an upcoming paving and safety improvements project located on State Route 500, between Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and Northeast 76th Street in Vancouver. An online survey also is a... |
| 24.10.2024 | First part-time shoulder lane in Vancouver/Portland metro area now open to SR 14 travelers | VANCOUVER – Travelers along State Route 14 now have another option that’s the first of its kind in the Vancouver-Portland metro area: a part-time shoulder lane that can be used during peak congestion.
With more people using SR 14 than ever ... |
| 21.10.2024 | Public invited to weigh in on the future of SR 162 between Orting and Sumner | ORTING – Community members are invited to participate in an online open house to leave their feedback about the future of State Route 162 between Sumner and Orting.
SR 162 averages 21,000 travelers per day, which is an increase of 3,000 sin... |
| 21.10.2024 | Snow and ice preparations underway | OLYMPIA – While leaves are just starting to fall in many places, Washington State Department of Transportation crews have been preparing for winter for several months.
Teams from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stoc... |
| 21.10.2024 | Temporary changes coming to I-5 in DuPont | DUPONT – If the weather cooperates, the project making upgrades to Interstate 5 through DuPont and Joint Base Lewis-McChord will enter into a new phase of construction.
During the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23, contractor crews working for ... |
| 18.10.2024 | Preserving the road: Paving project at 54th Avenue East over I-5 in Fife complete | FIFE – Travelers who use the Interstate 5/54th Avenue East interchange in Fife now have a smoother ride.
Early in the morning of Friday, Oct. 4, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation applied the fina... |
| 17.10.2024 | New sailing schedules coming to Anacortes/San Juan Islands this winter | SEATTLE – A new sailing schedule that better reflects the needs of the Anacortes and San Juan Islands communities is about to set sail. Beginning Oct. 29, vehicle reservations will open for an updated winter sailing schedule. The new schedu... |
| 08.10.2024 | Start planning now: Major highway closures, lane reductions around Puget Sound Oct. 11-14 | SEATTLE – Another busy weekend of roadwork is planned for Friday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 14, in the Puget Sound region.
Travelers on Interstate 5 in Seattle and between Federal Way and Tacoma, State Route 99 in Seattle, SR 520 across... |
| 19.09.2024 | Wenatchee shipyard work continues, conversion to hybrid-electric propulsion progressing | SEATTLE – After one year at Vigor shipyard, work to modernize the Wenatchee is progressing, including the necessary and long-planned upgrade to its aging propulsion system and conversion to hybrid-electric power. With capacity for 202 vehic... |
| 16.09.2024 | Full closures of northbound I-405 in Bothell and southbound I-405 in Renton planned Sept. 20-23 | RENTON – Travelers should plan for two full directional closures on the Interstate 405 corridor starting Friday night, Sept. 20, to Monday, Sept. 23: northbound Interstate 405 in Bothell and southbound I-405 in Renton.
Contractor crews work... |
| 07.09.2024 | Airplane crash near Stevenson results in one rescue and one fatality following afternoon search | OLYMPIA – One person was rescued and one person was found deceased after an airplane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest this evening. Washington State Department of Transportation Air Search and Rescue was notified 3:05 p.m. Fri... |
| 30.08.2024 | Narrow lanes and major delays start Sept. 5 on I-90 across Vantage Bridge to replace bridge deck | VANTAGE – Around-the-clock lane reductions are about to begin across the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge as the next phase of work starts to replace the bridge deck.
In March, preliminary work began under the bridge to prepare for the full rep... |
| 21.08.2024 | Double trouble: Closures on SR 520 and northbound I-405 in Renton begin Friday night, Aug. 23-26 | UPDATE: Aug. 21, 2024 - Please note the southbound SR 167 closure scheduled for Aug. 23-26 is postponed due to weather. Advance notice will be provided when the work is rescheduled. Advance notice will be provided when the work is reschedul... |
| 20.08.2024 | Triple trouble: Closures on SR 520 and the I-405/SR 167 corridor begin Friday night, Aug. 23-26 | SEATTLE – Drivers traveling across Lake Washington on State Route 520 or through the Interstate 405/SR 167 corridor should plan for substantial closures beginning Friday night, Aug. 23 to early Monday, Aug. 26. The three separate closures c... |
| 16.08.2024 | Retired state ferries sold for $100,000 each | SEATTLE – Two vessels that each spent more than 50 years as part of the Washington State Ferries fleet are heading to South America.
WSF has entered into purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas of Ecuador for Elwha and Klahowya. The... |
| 05.08.2024 | Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer takes seat on Chehalis Basin Board | OLYMPIA –
For 20 years, Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer worked as a fish biologist protecting salmon and fish habitat in the Chehalis River basin. Now he’s bringing his expertise to the Chehalis Basin Board.
Brummer’ four-year term ... |
| 02.08.2024 | Big investments boost Washington's coastal resiliency | Washington’s coastlines might be considered the canary in the coal mine for the impacts of climate change. Sea level rise, beach and bluff erosion, saltwater intrusion and coastal flooding are threatening roads, bridges and communities alon... |
| 15.05.2024 | Avoiding Washington state ferry hell | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
You may think you know ferry hell, but even with all the breakdowns, slowdowns and delayed and canceled trips we're used to, peak tourist season adds a further level of purgatory.
Why it matters: May ... |
| 21.04.2024 | How wildlife crossings protect both animals and people | Interstate 90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States. Spanning more than 3,000 miles, it connects Seattle in the west to Boston in the east. But it also serves as a massive concrete divide. For the animals who live to the no... |
| 03.04.2024 | Skanska replaces Portage Bay Bridge in Seattle, Washington, USA, for USD 1.4 billion, about SEK 14.5 billion | Skanska replaces Portage Bay Bridge in Seattle, Washington, USA, for USD 1.4 billion, about SEK 14.5 billion
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| 07.03.2024 | What's next for a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River | A new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River is expected to begin construction in 2026, after the project recently snagged a $600 million federal transportation grant.
Why it matters: The current I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washin... |
| 24.02.2024 | Cámara aprueba presupuesto de transporte suplementario por un total de $14.3 billones | For English, please click here
OLYMPIA—Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes del Estado de Washington aprobó, con un voto de 93-2, un presupuesto de transporte suplementario de $14.3 billones, un aumento de $821 millones con respecto al presupue... |
| 24.02.2024 | House passes supplemental transportation budget totaling $14.3 billion | Para español, presione aquí
OLYMPIA— Today, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a supplemental transportation budget of $14.3 billion, an increase of $821 million for the enacted biennial budget with a vote of 93-2. Much of... |
| 22.02.2024 | $15 tolls for carpool lanes on I-405 and SR-167 start in March | Using the tolled carpool lanes on Interstate 405 and State Route 167 near Seattle is about to get more expensive.
Why it matters: For solo drivers, the maximum toll rate to enter the carpool lanes on each highway will rise to $15 starting M... |
| 16.08.2023 | Lawmakers seek $200M for high-speed rail connecting Seattle, Portland and Vancouver | Democrats who represent Washington in Congress are asking the federal government to invest about $200 million to help plan a high-speed rail line between Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, B.C.
Why it matters: A bullet train that travels up t... |
| 30.06.2023 | July 4 weekend travel is expected to be bigger than ever | A record number of Americans are choosing to travel this Fourth of July weekend — and if you're one of them, prepare for traffic and delays.
Why it matters: No one travels hoping to spend hours waiting in traffic or in line at an airport. B... |
| 09.06.2023 | Spokane’s Camp Hope permanently closing as final individuals transition into new housing options | State’s largest homeless encampment now transitions to site restoration
SPOKANE – The state’s largest homeless encampment is closing today as state agencies and community partners have moved the last individual living at the encampment into... |
| 06.06.2023 | Securing your load leads to safer travels for everyone | OLYMPIA –
Every year in Washington, debris from unsecured loads causes more than 300 traffic crashes and 30 injuries. In 2022, that toll included five deaths attributed to debris in the roadway. Not only is litter unsightly and diminishes t... |
| 06.06.2023 | Asegurar su carga conduce a viajes más seguros para todos | OLYMPIA –
Cada año en Washington, los escombros de cargas no aseguradas causan más de 300 choques de tránsito y 30 lesiones. En 2022, el número de víctimas incluyó cinco muertes atribuidas a escombros en la carretera. La basura no solo es a... |
| 06.06.2022 | Washington’s litter prevention campaign aims to curb roadside debris | OLYMPIA –
Every year, more than 12 million pounds of litter ends up on Washington’s roadways and up to 40% - almost 5 million pounds - comes from unsecured cargo blowing out of trucks and cars. This debris isn’t just unsightly, it’s dangero... |
| 15.03.2022 | «Облачная» агломерация: как Boeing, Amazon и Microsoft создали современный Сиэтл | У Сиэтла существует, пожалуй, больше всех народных названий из крупных городов США: от «ворот на Аляску» и «города дождей» до Jet City и Emerald City, а с недавних пор и King of the Cloud. Три компании сформировали Сиэтл в его нынешнем виде... |
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| 04.07.2020 | Essential Island Dining Destinations Near Seattle | Your culinary journey begins with a ferry ride — make a reservation for a spot in line — but the trip is so worth it when the reward is an unforgettable meal in a stunning setting. Here’s where you need to dine when visiting the Emerald Cit... |
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| 19.12.2017 | The derailed Amtrak train in Washington marks a tragic end to a $181 million project | AP
Amtrak Cascades Train 501 derailed Monday morning outside Tacoma, Washington.
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| 05.05.2014 | Trevor Lalish-Menagh: ‘Philly has taught me to be passionate’ [Exit Interview] | It was Philly.rb, the local Ruby developer meetup, that made Trevor Lalish-Menagh love his job.
Lalish-Menagh, 37, still remembers the talk: Kevin Fitzpatrick, an engineer at Comcast Interactive Media at the time, was talking about a develo... |
| 20.02.2014 | Seattle’s OpenCar Wants to Bring ‘Long Tail’ of Apps Into Vehicles | Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Reprints
As we all know, there’s an app for that, whatever it is. But chances are, it’s not available for your car.
So perhaps you stick with the one on your smartphone, furtively glan... |
| 27.07.2011 | How smartphones, tablets are killing Wi-Fi on city transit | Seattle Metro buses have canned Wi-Fi (Photo: Oran Viriyincy)
It seemed like a scene from the future: Step onto a bus, find a good seat, crack open a laptop, log on to the Wi-Fi and stay connected for however long it takes to get to whereve... |
| 17.05.2011 | With gas prices rising, Zebigo.com rolls out new carpooling service in Seattle | Seattle drivers are accustomed to clogged roadways. But a new startup called Zebigo.com is hoping to relieve some of that pressure. In development for the past year, the five-person company plans to tout the new carpooling service at the Fr... |
| 23.12.2010 | Hawaii buys ads on Washington state website | SEATTLE — The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau will test internet ad waters by become the first to advertise on the Washington state ferries website.
A spokeswoman in the governor’s office, Karina Shagren, says the ads will begin Jan. ... |
