Two transportation projects in Seattle will obstruct travelers, but should be less severe than we've seen most weekends.

A driver ran a red light in North Seattle, causing a multi-vehicle crash and injuries to several people, including a child and a 63-year-old. The driver, possibly in crisis, was cited but not arrested and taken for evaluation.

SEATTLE — A crash along westbound State Route 520 in Seattle caused traffic delays during Thursday’s morning commute. The crash was first reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) at around 9:45 a.m. The collision blocked the HOV and two general-purpose lanes, while traffic was directed to the gore point.

Pressure on air traffic controllers during the government shutdown is prompting officials to cut flights at 40 major airports across the nation.

Seattle police are currently on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of 4th Ave S and S. Holgate St in the SoDo neighborhood on Thursday, and traffic in the area will be closed for an extended period, police said.

Hundreds of flights across the United States have been canceled due to the government shutdown. Federal officials warn more cuts could be coming if the shutdown continues.

Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck due to the government shutdown. Their union is sending out teams to airports across the U.S. to remind and educate people of the current situation for these workers, including forced overtime and long shifts. Seattle's Sea-Tac International Airport is one of those places.

SEATTLE — As the Federal Aviation Administration reports growing staffing shortages amongst facilities nationwide, travelers coming through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Halloween say they noticed issues at other airports during their trip.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

As we enter the 35th day of the government shutdown, federal workers—including those TSA and air traffic control employees at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport–are feeling the pinch.