Travel Destinations
Giant Seattle Sculpture Ranked Among Top U.S. Roadside Attractions
The Fremont Troll sculpture has become a beloved offbeat landmark in the Emerald City.

WSU Restricts Middle East Travel for Campus Community
University cites safety and security concerns amid ongoing regional conflicts
Spokane Man Stranded in Qatar as War with Iran Halts Flights
Doug Kelley, a former Avista executive and early Bloomdsday organizer, is trying to come home after violence in the Middle East shut down travel across the region.
National Parks
1st Avenue South Bridge Closed for 3-Day Repair Project
Northbound lanes of the key Seattle bridge shut down for essential maintenance work

Seattle's SR 99 Bridge to Close for Repairs
Northbound lanes will be shut down for 3 days for stabilization work.
Olympic National Park Braces for Busy Season, Summer Closures
Park superintendent warns of road work, access changes, and continued planning for Hurricane Ridge day lodge rebuild.
Air Travel
New 2 Line Connects Shoreline to Light Rail
Shoreline residents now have a one-seat ride to Downtown Redmond thanks to Sound Transit's new 2 Line Crosslake Connection.

Several Northeast Airports Halt Traffic Due to Equipment Issues
Ground stops at major airports like Reagan National and Dulles caused by chemical smell at air traffic control center.
Lummi Island Ferry to Undergo 3-Week Outage in Late April
No shuttle service will be provided on the island during the annual dry dock maintenance period.
Business Travel
Sound Transit's Crosslake Connection now open
New light rail line connects Seattle to Bellevue and Redmond

Lake Washington light rail crossing opens after 60-year vision
Sound Transit's historic expansion fulfills 2008 voter promise, connecting Seattle and Eastside
New Venues in Seattle for Spring 2026 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Seattle.
Adventure Travel
Celebrate America's 250th and Route 66's 100th in 2026 with RV Rentals
Outdoorsy makes it easy to explore the country's history and landmarks in an RV camper

Vancouver Media Producer Plans Epic Route 66 Road Trip
Chris Erickson aims to document the 100th anniversary of the famous highway through instant photography, video, and a podcast.
Celebrate America's 250th and Route 66's 100th with Outdoorsy RV Rentals
Rent an RV and experience the ultimate cross-country adventure in 2026
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