The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced updates on highway closures across the state due to storm damage, including US 2 between Skykomish and Leavenworth, I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass, SR 20 near Winthrop, and SR 9 in Snohomish, with repairs underway or planned but no specific reopening dates provided.
Pro-Palestinian protestors blocked the road to arrivals and departures at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, causing disruptions for travelers. The protest, part of a global coordinated effort, led to the closure of the airport expressway, prompting authorities to advise the use of alternate routes. The protestors were seen holding a banner that read "our taxes are funding genocide," and police and tow trucks were deployed to clear the road.
Northbound lanes of I-5 in downtown Seattle have been reopened after being blocked for hours by protestors advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest led to significant traffic disruption, with a backup extending over six miles. Washington State Patrol and WSDOT managed the situation, resulting in the towing of 12 abandoned vehicles.