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Driving in Seattle July 29, 2016

Crash slows today’s afternoon commute to a crawl

Commuters on I-5 found that traffic was practically at a standstill this afternoon after a rollover crash on northbound I-5 stalled traffic in both directions.


Public Safety July 27, 2016

These striking retro posters make traffic safety cool

Before the television PSA and the internet ad campaign, public officials had to rely on low-tech methods to spread the word about safety.


car in construction site

Driving in Seattle July 25, 2016

Plunge into construction site ends with DUI arrest

Emergency responders who arrived at the scene of a crash on Friday night found a white sedan sitting in a construction site, at least one floor below ground level.


new sr 520 bridge

Biking in Seattle, Walking in Seattle July 22, 2016

New path on SR 520 will let you walk or bike across the water

Ever wanted to take a walk across the water? Thanks to a new pedestrian path on the State Route 520 floating bridge, walkers and bikers can share the experience of crossing the water without having to share the road.


Driving in Seattle July 20, 2016

State begins study on SR 99 tunnel tolling

How much would you pay to use the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle?


Public Safety July 18, 2016

SPD response times may rise as officers pair up

Following shootings of police officers in Dallas, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, patrol officers in Seattle will be doubling up for safety.


Driving in Seattle, Public Safety, Walking in Seattle July 15, 2016

Pokemon Go takes over Seattle: How to play safely and respectfully

Pokemon Go launched less than two weeks ago, but the hit alternate reality game is already changing the way Seattleites move around the city. 


Driving in Seattle, Public Safety July 13, 2016

Human error to blame for Hood Canal Bridge closure

Traffic was snarled on Sunday by a seven hour closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, one of the only routes westward for weekend travelers getting out to the peninsula to enjoy the summer weather.


Walking in Seattle July 11, 2016

Pokemon Go is getting Seattleites off the couch

Players have been enjoying Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise for over 20 years, but for most of the history of the hit game series, catching ’em all has been a stationary activity.


City Under Construction, Driving in Seattle July 8, 2016

Traffic Alert: Expect construction delays this weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation has warned Seattle residents that work crews will be taking advantage of the weekend weather to complete multiple road improvement projects.


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