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Public hearing tonight for proposed Narrows bridge toll hike

Published February 8th, 2012 - 3:30PM

A citizen advisory committee will hold a meeting and public hearing starting at 6:30 this evening as it considers raising toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Legislators drop proposed $1.50 fee on barrel of oil

Published February 3rd, 2012 - 12:05AM

Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proposal to impose a $1.50 charge on every barrel of oil refined in Washington state has hit a dead end.

Federal Way mulling ways to leave Sound Transit

Published January 30th, 2012 - 12:05AM

Federal Way is firing a shot across the bow of Sound Transit with proposals in the Legislature that highlight the city’s displeasure with delays in linking up with light rail.

That's no pile of dirt: Puyallup River bridges’ massive mound will be part of I-5 structure

Published January 22nd, 2012 - 7:16AM

For more than a year, drivers on state Route 167 near the Emerald Queen Casino have been eyeing a slowly growing mountain of earth directly north of the casino parking lot and along Interstate 5. The oddly sculpted pile now is as tall as a six-story building and nearly as long as two football fields.

Nalley Valley viaduct demolition changing location

Published January 8th, 2012 - 7:09AM

The contractor tearing down the old Nalley Valley viaduct will move from South Tacoma Way to South Center Street starting Monday.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll expected to increase this year

Published January 5th, 2012 - 10:59AM

The state’s tolling director said Thursday morning he expects at least a $1 increase for tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to address flat revenue and rising expenses.

Far fewer pick 520 bridge since it got toll

Published January 1st, 2012 - 7:56AM

A lot of people are continuing to go out of their way to avoid paying the new Highway 520 bridge tolls.

Tolls on SR 167 HOT lanes finally profitable

Published December 27th, 2011 - 12:05AM

The HOT lanes are finally turning a profit after three years of red ink. More people are paying to drive in state Route 167’s car pool lanes, which run from Auburn to Renton. But that’s only half the story.

New rules seek to lighten ferry load

Published December 22nd, 2011 - 7:02AM

The Washington state ferry service will never say, “Not so fast, fatso,” but it has had to reduce the capacity of the nation’s largest ferry system because passengers have been packing on the pounds.

Shoulder driving will help ease congestion near Lewis-McChord

Published December 19th, 2011 - 6:59AM

Drivers will be able to travel on widened shoulders along Interstate 5 during heavy traffic as part of the state’s effort to ease congestion near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Task force says state needs billions for transportation

Published December 14th, 2011 - 7:05AM

A task force convened by Gov. Chris Gregoire has recommended the state raise an additional $21 billion over 10 years to spend on roads, bridges, buses, ferries and other transportation needs.

JBLM: Feds to announce grant of $15 million for I-5

Published December 13th, 2011 - 12:05AM

The federal government is expected to give a $15 million grant to the state to help improve the flow of traffic on Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

I-5 project near Lewis-McChord wins $15 million federal grant

Published December 12th, 2011 - 1:47PM

The federal government is expected to give a $15 million grant to the state of Washington to help improve the flow of traffic on I-5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Extending part of SR 167 that ends at Puyallup is a priority

Published December 4th, 2011 - 8:09AM

When construction of the state Route 167 freeway from Renton ground to a halt at Meridian Avenue in Puyallup more than three decades ago, no one predicted that 2011 would find the freeway still ending in a T-shaped point just north of the Puyallup River.

Thanksgiving holiday traffic may gobble up gasoline

Published November 20th, 2011 - 12:34PM

If only it were as easy as over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house. But no, Thanksgiving, one of the most-traveled holidays of the year, creates special challenges for people on the Interstate 5 corridor.