Transportation

There are 11 federal holidays in 2026, and if you’re one of the lucky Americans with paid time off, a little strategy can turn those fixed dates into something more generous. You can take long weekends that actually feel long and four-day breaks that cost only one vacation day.

For the first time, Lime scooters and bikes have remained on Spokane’s streets into the winter due to an agreement between the city and micromobility giant Neutron Holdings.

Spokane is still years away from the launch of its second rapid bus route, a north-south equivalent of the east-west City Line that launched in 2023, but work does start next year on the extensive design and public outreach phase for the expansion to the Division corridor.

Snow, freezing rain and sleet threaten to snarl travel for those heading home after the Christmas holiday across parts of the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, forecasters said.

If you’re planning to cross Washington’s Cascades this weekend, there are fewer routes than usual to choose from.

Spokane Transit Authority is considering removing bus service from Peaceful Valley in 2026, which would trigger a cascade of route changes across the city. 

Spokane Transit Authority began a new reduced-fare option Monday by cutting fares in half for low-income riders.

With travel increasing this Thanksgiving holiday, officials are advising people to prepare ahead to ensure they make it safely to their final destination.

Delayed. Canceled. Overbooked. Snowed in.

Spokane travelers looking for some sun now have a direct route in a new nonstop flight to Phoenix out of Spokane International Airport.

Spokane has wound its way through the stratosphere into the national spotlight again. Quite literally.

The city of Spokane will soon activate red -light traffic safety cameras at a busy intersection near Chief Garry Park to reduce crashes, it announced in a news release Friday.

The Spokane International Airport Board approved a plan on Thursday that would relocate the Spotted Road interchange across Airport Drive to a new location for safety reasons.

The Spokane Airport Board approved a motion on Thursday to construct a 500,000 gallon fuel tank.

Washington transportation officials will no longer rely on a collection of artillery to shoot loose snow on Snoqualmie Pass to safely trigger controlled avalanches above Interstate 90.

Terry Prime pulled up to the gated employee entrance at the Spokane International Airport for his night shift Saturday to find an unfamiliar car waiting at the secure entrance.

The Spokane County crews overseeing the largest road network in the state have some brand new digs.

Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights amid an IT outage. The airline said Thursday afternoon it is “experiencing an IT outage affecting operations,” and that “a temporary ground stop is in place.” Alaska advised any travelers with flights booked Thursday to check flight status before heading to the airport. In July, the airline experienced an IT outage that grounded flights for roughly ...