Washington's snow response snowballs into an ideological storm
Some critics of Gov. Jay Inslee say his vaccine mandate left the state short on employees to deal with recent snowstorms. WSDOT says the work...
David Kroman
Seattle Times staff reporter David Kroman covers transportation.
Why Seattle is plagued by potholes but Bellevue glides along smoothly VIEW
It's turning out to be a banner year for potholes in Seattle. Several hundred are on the list for repair, each representing a potential liability...
Plenty at stake for Washington drivers, transit riders as lawmakers scramble for transportation deal VIEW
The talks will unfold before the backdrop of billions in delayed maintenance projects, transit systems that are overstretched and understaffed, a highway system struggling to...
Mountain passes remain closed
Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass is likely to reopen Sunday, as is Blewett Pass, WSDOT said Saturday. White Pass, buried beneath snow and debris, is...
Washington state Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig and Sen. John Lovick test positive for coronavirus
Both Lovick and Billig say they are glad to have been vaccinated and boosted. News of the lawmakers testing positive for the coronavirus comes just...
Residents fight to keep waters at bay in Chehalis area, where threat of floods is a constant
The hours-long closure of a 20-mile stretch of I-5 in Chehalis came at the same time as all four mountain passes remain shut in Washington...
Why was 2021 the deadliest on Washington roads in 15 years?
Washington will end 2021 with more fatal and serious car crashes than it’s seen in 15 years. On the heels of an especially deadly 2020,...
Seattle transportation leader’s exit may signal changes under Harrell administration
Harrell and his new transportation director will inherit a lengthy list of priorities. The West Seattle Bridge must be fixed. Pedestrian deaths are on the...