Both Directions of I-82 Near Wapato Closed
WSDOT closed both westbound lanes at 6:30 a.m. Friday to prevent any crashes or other problems.
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A big sinkhole found under I-82 near Wapato
The Washington State Patrol has closed the eastbound lanes of I-82 near Wapato for road repairs
WSDOT Want Your opinion on Special Heritage Connectivity Trails
Many people walk or ride bikes instead of driving in the Yakima valley.
Are You Prepared for Snow? Chinook Pass Now Closed for the Season
In 92 years this has only happened twice when it comes to snowy pass closures
Top 11 Most Deadly Intersections in Yakima County (So Far…)
While we don't really think about the odds of being maimed or killed in a collision on the streets and highways in the Yakima Valley, accidents do indeed happen everyday.
What roads and intersections are the most dangerous in Yakima County?
Snow-filled Washington Highway Awaiting Reopening
SEATTLE (AP) — Officials say North Cascades Highway in northern Washington may reopen by late May.
KING-TV reported Tuesday workers have been clearing snow on the highway for three weeks. The Washington State Department of Transportation says on its website the work might take a total of eight weeks...
You Have Until March 31st To Remove Studded Tires In Washington
If you have studded tires on your vehicle, you only have through Friday, March 31st to remove them or face a $136 fine. Even visitors to the state are not exempt and no waivers or exemptions to the law are issued either.
Train Deaths in Washington State Return to Normal Numbers
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Figures released by Washington officials show that deaths on the state's railroad tracks returned to normal levels last year after reaching a high number in 2015.
The News Tribune reports that the Washington State Department of Transportation released numbers last week showing that 13 people were killed statewide in 2016 in train-related incidents...
Fatal Four-car Crash on I-90 Causes Heavy Traffic Delays
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say one person has died and several others have been seriously injured in a four-car collision in central Washington state on Interstate 90.
The victims of the Sunday afternoon crash east of Snoqualmie Pass have not yet been identified...
Seattle Contractors Challenge Order to Halt Tunneling
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle contractors say the state's order to suspend digging a new Highway 99 tunnel is unjustified.
The Seattle Times reports that Seattle Tunnel Partners say they had already responded appropriately to a sinkhole problem when Gov. Jay...