Derek Wang

"Mom, The Bridge Collapsed"

Liz Jones, Derek Wang and Ruby de Luna — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:54:12 +0000

A parade of people who live and work near the collapsed bridge in Mt. Vernon continued to visit the scene today to get a first-hand look at the damage, snap photos and swap news about the accident.

“I’m scared to drive over other bridges,” said Jerry Olmstead, who works in Mt. Vernon and crosses this bridge several times a week. “What if another bridge in Washington goes?”

Professional Drivers Speak Out Against App-Based Car Services

Derek Wang — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:58:49 +0000

Cab drivers spoke out against new app-based car services during a Seattle City Council meeting Thursday. Companies such as Uber, SideCar and Lyft offer smartphone apps that allow users to book a ride by the touch of a button. Those business operations are mostly unregulated, and their presence in Seattle has led to questions about whether the companies are legal.

The West Side Of The Mercer Mess Ramps Up

Derek Wang — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:03 +0000

Driving around Seattle this weekend will be trickier than normal. The Seattle Department Of Transportation plans to close parts of Aurora and Mercer Street around South Lake Union as part of the effort to convert Mercer into a two-way street. The city's now focusing on the Mercer West project, the section of Mercer between Dexter Avenue and West Fifth Avenue.

Bike To Work Day Is Friday, Drive Carefully

Derek Wang — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:18 +0000

National Bike to Work Day is May 17. That means lots more cyclists on the roads. Washington drivers should be even more careful, not only for safety reasons, but also because of a recent change to Washington state law.

Fatal Sound Transit Bus Crash In Kirkland

Derek Wang — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:43:19 +0000

Investigators said they don’t yet know the exact cause of Tuesday night’s fatal crash between a Sound Transit bus and an SUV in Kirkland. Two people in the SUV died. Investigators are looking into whether the bus’ brakes malfunctioned.

City Officials Announce More Details About Mercer West Project

Derek Wang — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:55:29 +0000

Get ready for more traffic congestion around Seattle’s South Lake Union area. The city’s transportation department announced new details Tuesday about its effort to re-make Mercer Street.

Cyclist Killed In Seattle On First Day of Bike To Work Month

Derek Wang — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:48 +0000

For the first time this year, a cyclist was killed in Seattle. It happened Wednesday in a fatal collision involving a bike and a semi truck. Wednesday was also the first day of National Bike To Work Month.

NBA Panel: Kings Should Stay In Sacramento

Derek Wang — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:52:30 +0000

Correction: An earlier version of this story inaccurately said the NBA’s Relocation Committee is made up 12 owners, including Clay Bennett. The committee is made up of seven members and includes Clay Bennett.

Wedgwood Fatal Collision Highlights Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Derek Wang — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:55:43 +0000

It’s been one month since a fatal car crash in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood killed two pedestrians near Eckstein Middle School. The collision also severely injured two people, including an infant, who was 10-days-old at the time.

The Tradition Of Naming Tunneling Machines

Derek Wang — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:38:05 +0000

Bertha is here. The world’s largest tunnel boring machine arrived in Seattle Tuesday after being shipped from Japan. It’s expected to reach land sometime this week. After that, in a few months, it will get to work drilling the tunnel that will replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.