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Sound Transit seeks comment on bus changes ahead of Lynnwood Link
A new route, and changes to three others, could be coming this year for transit riders in Snohomish…
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Zero emissions by 2044 part of Community Transit’s long-range plan
The transit agency’s “Journey 2050” report gazes 25 years into the future, touching on ambitious goals with light…
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U.S. 2 closes near Stevens Pass as blizzard hits Cascades
There was “no ETA” for the highway to open around Stevens Pass. Meanwhile, snow was falling in Darrington,…
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When driving in snow and ice, sometimes it’s worth it to ‘stay home’
As temperatures dip, sometimes staying safe means not driving at all — a lesson this columnist learned one…
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As calendar turns, Lynnwood light rail is no longer ‘next year’
If all goes to plan, commuters will be on the Lynnwood Link by the end of the year,…
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From Mukilteo to Deception Pass on $6, bagel not included
Newsflash: In Island County, bus rides are free. Traveling the length of Whidbey Island can be an ideal…
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Whidbey Island has one of highest wildlife-vehicle crash rates
Most of the reported vehicle-wildlife collisions involve deer, according to WSDOT.
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$3 per ride: Sound Transit sets new fare for all Link trips
In fall 2024, it will be a flat fee on the Link, no matter the distance. The change…
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Longtime state ferry commuters: ‘This is the worst it’s been’
Thousands of commuters rely on the Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton ferries. But delays and cancellations have piled up.
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Sound Transit CEO exits, creating vacancy at pivotal moment for Link
After a little over a year, Julie Timm is leaving the regional public transit agency “to take care…
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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry on 1-boat service as outage sparks delays
Ferry commuters also dealt with a fare processing problem that slowed transactions Thursday morning.
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High-speed rail with potential Everett stop misses out on $198M grant
Local members of Congress said they are committed to securing more federal funding to keep the ambitious project…
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State wants to increase I-405 tolls to at least $1, up to $15
The changes are meant to fund construction — as bids came in way over-budget — while decreasing congestion…
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Overnight I-5 lane reductions begin Monday night in Everett
The work this week will allow preparation for a Snohomish County bridge painting project.
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Stop sign change in Everett shines light on neighborhood traffic safety
A project on 47th Street SE aims to add safe bike lanes on lightly used roads. It’s been…
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Index-Galena Road, Mountain Loop Highway close for season
Only 33 days after its reopening, part of Index-Galena Road was shut down due to winter weather.
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Automated traffic speed cameras get the green light in Mukilteo
Cameras will be at three sites on Mukilteo Speedway for school and park safety, not at red lights.
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2-ferry service restored on Edmonds-Kingston route — for a weekend
M/V Salish, one of the system’s smallest vessels, will fill in through Sunday after weeks of one boat…
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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry gets grant for renovations focused on walk-ons
The $4.8 million grant from the feds will be split between six aging Washington ferries, to improve the…
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In Everett, right turns on red go under the microscope
Research suggests limiting right turns on red saves lives. Seattle and other metro areas have begun banning the…