4.9K views · 224 reactions | The Washington State Department of Transportation said a pass maintenance worker was on the south side of Highway 97 Blewett Pass when he noticed a mama bear on one side of the highway and her cub on the other. He activated his truck-mounted message board to warn motorists to slow down for wildlife, then watched as the two were reunited and continued up into the mountains. (WSDOT video) | NCWLIFE | Facebook

Snow continues to fall this Tuesday on our mountain passes and in the Inland Northwest including around Spokane. Snow plows are out like these on US 2 Stevens Pass working to keep the highways as clear and safe as possible. What you can do to help: 1. Be prepared. Slow down, have good winter tires and an emergency kit in case you find yourself delayed. 2. Give snow plows as much room as possible. They're working to give you as safe a trip as possible. Keep them safe too by giving them space to w

17K views · 727 reactions | And we’re ready for it.  With 563 plows...

Update Thursday 5:00 a.m.: I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass has reopened. Snow continues to fall on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass (here's a look at conditions from Tuesday). Our crews are still doing avalanche control work and we're planning to reassess the situation by about 9 a.m. There is still no estimate for the pass reopening. For other cross-state highways, US 2 Stevens Pass is snowing lightly, chains are required on all vehicles except AWD/4WD, oversized vehicles are prohibited and the pass will close a

Alaska’s Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) faces challenges unlike any other state, from rugged terrain and harsh winters to remote communities. Building and maintaining infrastructure means working through extreme weather and climates that demand resilient, innovative solutions. Transportation links are vital for rural villages, requiring expertise across ferries, small airports, and ice roads. This work not only supports the movement of goods and services statewide but