Seattle Washington Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | KING5.com

Weather Alert

7 Weather Alerts

Speed contributed to multi-truck crash on SB I-5 in Lacey that caused nightmare commute

Speed contributed to multi-truck crash on SB I-5 in Lacey that caused nightmare commute

Speed contributed to multi-truck crash on SB I-5 in Lacey that caused nightmare commute

Traffic is moving again on southbound I-5 in Lacey after a crash involving three semis and a box truck snarled traffic for hours Wednesday afternoon.

TRAFFIC-NEWS

Play

Bus route, water taxi sailing changes for Seattle viaduct closure released

A dozen King County Metro routes will change and King County Water Taxi sailings will be added during a three-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Crash blocks all lanes of SB I-5 in Lacey

All lanes of southbound Interstate 5 are blocked in Lacey after a crash Wednesday afternoon.

TRAFFIC
Play

Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel designed to withstand major earthquakes

Officials say Seattle’s new State Route 99 tunnel isn’t earthquake-proof, but it’s state-of-the-art in terms of the types of quakes it’s designed to withstand.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Beware the "Period of Maximum Constraint"!

A three-week span in January-February of 2019 will be a traffic headache for Seattle drivers.

NEWS
Play

SR 99 tunnel expectations

KING 5's Glenn Farley reports.

NEWS
Play

3-week viaduct closure coming ahead of Seattle tunnel opening

Prepare your traffic plan now: The Seattle viaduct will close for three weeks early next year so crews can get the new SR 99 tunnel ready to open.

SEATTLE-TUNNEL
Play

Follow chain-up requirements on Cascade passes or face a $500 fine

Washington State Patrol Troopers are keeping an eye out for drivers who don't pay attention to chain requirements on Snoqualmie Pass this winter. Ignoring the chain requirements could cost you $500.

LOCAL
Play

One month from today, Seattle's viaduct will close and commuting will be more difficult

Here's how to get ready for the Seattle viaduct closure, coming January 11.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Seattle tunnel opening celebration set for February 2-3

Plans for a celebration to say goodbye to the Seattle Viaduct and hello to the new SR 99 tunnel are in place. WSDOT hopes to open the tunnel the following week.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

King County to add water taxi during Seattle SR 99 closure

Good news for West Seattleites dreading the three-week closure of Highway 99 this winter: the King County Water Taxi could be a good travel alternative to downtown Seattle.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

What will Seattle traffic look like without the viaduct?

Thousands of drivers use the Alaskan Way Viaduct every day to access downtown Seattle. New data suggests what those drivers will do once the viaduct comes down in 2019.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Seattle viaduct exhibit showcases shared experiences before closure

Seattle painter Laura Hamje's exhibit '53 Views on the Alaskan Way Viaduct' highlights shared experiences on the soon-to-be demolished structure. The series is on display at the Bryan Ohno Gallery.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Here's what still needs to happen before the Seattle tunnel can open

A lot of demolition and construction must get done during the 3-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. WSDOT released a new video detailing its plans 8 weeks ahead of the closure.

VIADUCT-NEWS
Play

Getting around after Seattle tunnel opens: Driving southbound on SR 99

If you're driving southbound on SR 99, here's where you will exit if you don't want to take the tunnel and where you will end up on the tunnel's south end.

GETTING-AROUND
Play

Getting around after Seattle tunnel opens: Driving northbound on SR 99

If you're driving northbound on SR 99, here's where you will exit if you don't want to take the tunnel and where you will end up on the tunnel's north end.

GETTING-AROUND
Play

Seattle Viaduct removal to be completed by summer 2019

As the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct draws near, more details help fill in the timeline of its impact on Seattleites.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

SR 164 reopens in Enumclaw following deadly collision

Two passengers were killed in a head-on collision in Enumclaw early Tuesday morning. Washington State Patrol closed both directions of State Route 164 for the morning commute.

LOCAL
Play

Eastbound lanes of SR 520 reopen early after weekend work

The eastbound lanes of the SR 520 Bridge were closed to complete an ongoing construction project.

LOCAL
Play

NB SR 99 ramp from Royal Brougham Way in Seattle to close January 4

The northbound SR 99 ramp from South Royal Brougham Way in SODO will close January 4, one week earlier than originally scheduled.

TUNNEL-EFFECT
Play

Here are the best, worst times to drive Thanksgiving week

Thanksgiving traffic is nothing to joke about. Find out how to avoid the lines.

TRAFFIC-NEWS
Play

Chinook, Cayuse passes to close for the winter Tuesday

The Chinook and Cayuse passes through Mount Rainier National Park will close on November 20.

TRAFFIC-NEWS
Play

69 percent of Washington drivers use phones behind the wheel, study finds

A study from AAA Washington found just 31 percent of drivers say they put down their phones down while driving.

TRAFFIC-NEWS
Play

Southbound SR 99 through Seattle closed this weekend

WSDOT will close all southbound lanes of SR 99 in Seattle this weekend due to ongoing construction work.

TRAFFIC
Play

WB SR 520, I-5 in Marysville have closures this weekend

Westbound SR 520 will be closed all weekend, and both directions of I-5 in Marysville will be closed Saturday night.

TRAFFIC-NEWS