Melissa Slager

Missing road paint made for a scary right turn

The turn lane from the Mukilteo Speedway to Lincoln Way and Highway 99 now is properly marked.

Those divots are dowels: Weird hash marks on I-90 explained

Those divots are dowels: Weird hash marks on I-90 explained

WSDOT gives a curious reader a very detailed explanation of how they fix pavement.

Those divots are dowels: Weird hash marks on I-90 explained
Northshore plans veterans memorial at Pop Keeney Stadium

Northshore plans veterans memorial at Pop Keeney Stadium

Veterans are raising money to honor local men and women who died while serving in the military.

Northshore plans veterans memorial at Pop Keeney Stadium
What good are planting strips when all they grow are weeds?

What good are planting strips when all they grow are weeds?

When there’s no homeowner to maintain greenery next to a sidewalk, the county mows — but infrequently.

What good are planting strips when all they grow are weeds?

New bus-only shoulder lane to open on southbound I-5 soon

Later this month, buses are expected to have a way to escape morning backups.

Commuters: What would make you ditch the solo drive?

Few commuters use transit or carpool. You’re likely one of them. What stands in the way?

Need for speed drives design of new Swift bus stops

Need for speed drives design of new Swift bus stops

The Swift Green line is to open next spring. It will connect Boeing with the Canyon Park area.

Need for speed drives design of new Swift bus stops

Holy traffic, bus driver! To the BAT lanes!

The newest bus rapid transit lanes are on 128th Street leading to the I-5 on-ramps.

Rain wins, for now: Remaining US 2 work put off until spring

Rain wins, for now: Remaining US 2 work put off until spring

The dry season has ended, so a moisture-sensitive repaving project on the trestle is postponed.

Rain wins, for now: Remaining US 2 work put off until spring
Have a look at the unspecific long-range Edmonds ferry plan

Have a look at the unspecific long-range Edmonds ferry plan

The latest proposal by Washington State Ferries leaves open the possibility of relocating the terminal.

Have a look at the unspecific long-range Edmonds ferry plan

Maltby Cafe’s cinnamon rolls are safe from highway project

Three proposals for a Highway 522 interchange all protect local businesses.

Traffic fixes on the way for clogged-up I-5

Traffic fixes on the way for clogged-up I-5

The state plans to open the northbound shoulder to traffic between Everett and Marysville.

Traffic fixes on the way for clogged-up I-5

In tight alleys, courteous driving is the guiding rule

Also, there is no posted speed limit, which indicates they are 25 mph.

Abandoned shopping carts are a public nuisance

Some cities have laws making stores retrieve stolen carts when they are reported. But not here.

Highway 9 roundabout construction delayed until spring

Work was supposed to begin months ago, but additional design work became necessary.

Accuracy of gas station pumps getting checked less and less

Accuracy of gas station pumps getting checked less and less

The agency in charge of weights and measures is inspecting a wide array of meters with reduced staff.

Accuracy of gas station pumps getting checked less and less
George Basioli, of Edmonds, who is blind, demonstrates the neccessity of exact standards for sidewalks , curbs, crosswalks, bus stops and more Friday in downtown Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Years and billions: Fixing sidewalks, ramps for the disabled

Snohomish County and cities face a mammoth task in making walkways compliant with ADA regulations.

George Basioli, of Edmonds, who is blind, demonstrates the neccessity of exact standards for sidewalks , curbs, crosswalks, bus stops and more Friday in downtown Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Why is that Wi-Fi sign on I-5? We travel back to 2006 …

It’s supposed to steer drivers toward the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau in Lynnwood.

Refresher course: Back-to-school rules of the road

As classes resume, here’s what you need to know about school zones, school buses and more.

As always, holiday traffic hard to predict

Your best bet for hitting the road for Labor Day is to leave early in the morning or wait until night.