The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Port parking at Mukilteo waterfront finally opens

The 99-stall lot on the former ferry holding lanes includes 63 spots for someone to leave a car…

Vehicles on Soper Hill Road wait in line to make unprotected left turns onto Highway 9 northbound and southbound during the evening commute Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens development prompts Highway 9 signal change soon

Turning left from Soper Hill Road can be a long wait now. Flashing yellow turn signals could help…

The Temple of Justice is shown Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

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Supreme Court says sheriff’s deputy improperly detained bus rider

In a mixed ruling, justices upheld enforcement of fares but not the way it occurred on a Swift…

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Hearing examiner’s order holds up Cathcart park and ride

Initial plans had the stormwater system designed under urban zoning rules, but the property has rural zoning.

A sign diverts bicyclists to a short path that leads to the shoulder of U.S. 2 headed east near the junction with Highway 204 on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Yes, it’s legal (and risky) to bike on WA highways — with big exceptions

A reader asked about the legality of biking on the shoulder of U.S. 2 after a run-in with…

Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Ride the rails on the Amtrak Cascades for a rumbling adventure

The service derailed by the pandemic is fully restored with multiple travel options between Oregon and Canada.

Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Biden budget has $250M for Lynnwood light rail

Potential savings could go toward other Sound Transit projects in development, including the Everett extension.

Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community Transit drops employee COVID vaccine requirement

After a year with it in place and three years after the first known U.S. COVID case, the…

Traffic moves northbound on I-5 through Everett on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Overnight lane closures coming to I-5 North in Everett

Crews are set to repair and replace concrete panels and expansion joints north of 41st Street from Sunday…

Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Highway 9 due for more road work between Lake Stevens, Marysville

The state has a contract for crews to go out this year and repair the road between 132nd…

The M/V Puyallup docks at the Edmonds waterfront on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 in Edmonds, Wa. The ferry along with the passenger loading walkway were struck by lightning last week. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Kingston is back to 2 boats, but it’s no ferry tale ending

The state ferry system still faces crew shortages and a diminishing, aging fleet of green-and-white workhorses.

Traffic moves northbound on I-5 through Everett on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Work on I-5 HOV lane from Everett to Marysville starts next week

Overnight lane reductions are scheduled Monday through Thursday, with more disruptions ahead this month.

Cars move northbound along Ninth Avenue on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds seeks traffic-calming program applications

For several years, radar speed signs have been the dominant answer. Depending on data and requests, that could…

The MV Puyallup, a ferry capable of carrying 202 cars, offloads at the Edmonds Ferry dock on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Electrical issues at Edmonds ferry terminal suspends service

Ferry service from Edmonds-Kingston returned at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday after an issue with the transfer span halted sailings.

Handicap parking spaces outside of Hunan Palace Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Reader asks: What are the rules for accessible parking?

A Lake Stevens man noticed all of the accessible spots were taken up at his regular lunch spot.

A detour for drivers during ramp closures from Highway 104 to Interstate 5 North uses 55th Avenue W to 220th Street SW. (Sound Transit)

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Light rail work to disrupt I-5 access in Mountlake Terrace

Lanes and ramps will be closed for overnight work on a bridge Wednesday through Friday.

A Lynnwood traffic-enforcement camera. (Dan Bates / Herald file)

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Lynnwood council OKs new fees for traffic photo, school zone tickets

The council added $25 fees to all photo-enforced tickets and added two speeding ranges for school zone infractions.

Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community Transit overhaul accounts for light rail timeline limbo

The Snohomish County agency has planned a major redesign for service once light rail gets here.

A Lynnwood traffic-enforcement camera. (Dan Bates / Herald file)

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Lynnwood police seek traffic photo enforcement fine changes

The changes would clarify red light violation penalties, add school zone speeding ranges and a $25 fee.

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Chime in on narrowed Everett light rail route, station options

People can comment and select their preferences during a meeting Feb. 15 in Everett or online through March…