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Mukilteo, MLT officials elected to lead Community Transit Board

Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine was selected by his peers to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2026, a one-year term, Community Transti said in...

SR 99 tunnel to close in both directions Feb. 6, in Seattle for maintenance

Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, for maintenance. Washington State Department of...

WSDOT announces $12.16 million in awards to expand electric vehicle charging across Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded five companies a total of $12.16 million in federal funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to improve charging...

Sound Transit launches final phase of public engagement for 2026 Service Plan

Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to future ST Express bus service as part of the 2026 Service Plan through two upcoming virtual information...

State ferry ridership rises by nearly 1 million in 2025

A wave of close to 1 million more passengers pushed Washington State Ferries’ 2025 ridership to 20.1 million -- a jump of 5% from 19.1 million the previous year,...

Sounder special playoff service to Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers game Jan. 17

With ongoing highway construction in the region, Seattle sports fans can take take Sound Transit’s Sounder train to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to...

Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on agency oversight panel

Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from the Snohomish County, North King County, East King County and South King County Subareas to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments...

Upcoming closures on the 1 Line throughout January

Sound Transit will continue strategically closing sections of the 1 Line this month for system expansion and critical maintenance work. Jan. 9-11 Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill...

Light rail service to be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations from 11 p.m. Jan. 2 until start of service Jan. 5 

Buses will replace Sound Transit 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 and start of service Monday, Jan. 5, to...

US 2 travel to reopen east of Skykomish by Sunday, Jan. 4

Another section of US 2 is reopening for limited travel following historic storms and damage. The new section – providing west-side Stevens Pass access between Skykomish and the Stevens...

Partial Highway 2 reopening will allow access to Stevens Pass

About 20 miles of U.S. 2 are set to reopen Monday on the east side of the Cascades, allowing access to the Stevens Pass ski resort, after devastating flooding...

Washington State Ferries announces winter sailing schedule starting Dec. 28

Washington State Ferries will implement its winter sailing schedule starting Sunday, Dec. 28 with service running through March 21, 2026. Several routes will see schedule adjustments during this period. The...

Community Transit Christmas and New Year’s bus service

Community Transit will have some schedule changes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance, or contact Customer Care at...

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium Dec. 12-13

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to accommodate the installation...

Northbound I-5 express lanes in Seattle close at 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 11

Travelers should plan for early closures of the northbound Interstate 5 express lanes on Tuesday night, Dec. 9, and Thursday night, Dec. 11. The northbound express lanes will close at...

Community Transit Board approves 2026-2027 two-year budget

The Community Transit Board of Directors adopted the agency's first-ever two-year budget Thursday. The biennial budget, which covers 2026 and 2027, focuses on safety investments and setting the stage...

Commission to discuss SR 99 tunnel World Cup toll hike at next meeting

The Washington State Transportation Commission will decide this month whether to pursue a temporary toll rate increase on the state Route 99 tunnel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Buses will replace Sound Transit trains during late night maintenance Dec. 2-4

Buses will replace Link 1 Line Sound Transit trains between Northgate and Capitol Hill stations during late night hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2, 3, and 4...

SR 104 reduced to one lane overnight Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Lake Forest Park

State Route 104 will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, near its intersection with 35th Avenue Northeast, according...

SR 99 lane, ramp closures Dec. 1-4 in Seattle for maintenance

Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will see nightly lane reductions and ramp closures from Monday, Dec. 1 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 for...

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