From The News Tribune:
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/01/24/amtrak-strikes-tow-truck-in-kent/
An Amtrak train struck a tow truck at a crossing in Kent yesterday. While there were no deaths and only one injury, this delayed train traffic, including the Sounder, for hours.
Come on people, obey the signs!
Ben
From The News Tribune:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/23/1994719/commuter-rail-bridge-will-improve.htm
A reader notes that the new Sounder bridge in Downtown Tacoma looks ugly. Sound Transit’s response is that the bridge will be painted and have an art project on it.
Ben
From The News Tribune:
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/01/20/wsp-closing-both-tacoma-narrows-bridges/
Both bridges are closed due to large chunks of ice falling from them. There is no estimated time for reopening.
Ben
From WSDOT:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_SnowResponse9pm.htm
Many roads closed, trees down and power outages.
Ben
From The News Tribune:
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2012/01/19/sea-tac-once-again-frozen-up-runways-closed-for-de-icing/
This morning all three runways at Sea Tac airport were closed due to ice. They are now open.
Interesting article on snow and ice at Sea Tac:
http://www.portseattle.org/Newsroom/Fast-Facts/Pages/Snow-Removal.aspx
Ben
http://www.soundtransit.org/schedules/alerts.xml
Tacoma Link is shut down due to ice on the lines. Seattle Link is closed at the airport.
Stay safe out there.
Ben
From The News Tribune:
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/01/18/sound-transit-bus-catches-fire-in-downtown-tacoma/
One of the big Sound Transit tour buses caught fire in Downtown Tacoma. No injuries.
Ben
From WSDOT:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_IceWarning.htm
Due to heavy snow in Western Washington and snow in Eastern Washington, coupled with cold air, ice is expected on area roads Wednesday night.
Stay safe out there.
Ben
From WSDOT:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/18_snowslideoni90.htm
A small avalanche happened on Snoqualmie Pass this afternoon. A car drove into it but there was no damage or injuries. More avalanche control is in process.
Ben
From The News Tribune:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/15/1984053/on-a-wing-and-a-prayer.html
New plans to refurbish the Tacoma Narrows Airport are underway. It is expected that private aircraft flying into town for the US Open at Chambers Bay may use the airport.
The airport is an important asset for the area. It is good to see that it has a future.
Ben