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The Urbanist
26 days
33 Bookstores. 10 Days. No Car. An Urbanist’s Guide to Independent Bookstore Day
To meet the Independent Bookstore Day challenge, two book worms used transit to visit 33 bookstores scattered around the Puget Sound region in just 10 days. Here's how they did it and what they learned.
The Urbanist
27 days
Bellevue Set to Expand 'Supercharger' Building Incentive Program to More Neighborhoods
Housing permits in light rail-adjacent Wilburton are taking off, which has prompted Bellevue leaders to consider unleashing Wilburton's incentive program lowering affordability requirements in other areas. But affordable housing advocates aim to hold the line against permanent expansion.
PubliCola
27 days
This Week on PubliCola: May 30, 2026
Sound Transit stiffs Ballard, Councilmembers Push Police Cameras, Top Wilson Aid Resigns, and More By Erica C. Barnett Monday, May… The post This Week on PubliCola: May 30, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
27 days
Op-Ed: The Case Against Slashing Seattle’s Housing Affordability Fees
Habitat for Humanity’s Ryan Donahue opines against the proposal to temporarily slash builder fees in Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability program, arguing housing solutions can't come at the expense of low-income folks.
The Urbanist
28 days
Op-Ed: The Orca Whales Didn’t Hire Toby Thaler
Seattle activists trying to block growth incorrectly blame new housing for the threat to orcas, instead of the biggest culprit: cars and the sea of pavement carrying them. Paul Beard lays out how they went wrong.
PubliCola
28 days
Sound Transit Sacrifices Light Rail to Ballard, Moves Long-Deferred Graham Station Forward, in Latest “Realignment” Plan
By Erica C. Barnett The Sound Transit board voted to approve a new “affordable” light rail plan on Thursday afternoon… The post Sound Transit Sacrifices Light Rail to Ballard, Moves Long-Deferred Graham Station Forward, in Latest “Realignment” Plan appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
28 days
Sound Transit Board OKs Major ST3 Update, Casting Ballard into Limbo
The Sound Transit board voted Thursday to overhaul expansion plans, prioritizing the rail spine from Tacoma to Everett, while deferring indefinitely stations in Tukwila, Interbay, and Ballard. Seattle leaders got Graham Street back into plans, but lamented the stations in limbo.
Seattle Weekly
29 days
Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way
The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed with the city of Federal Way to turn the site into a 1 million square foot warehouse called Podium I-5.
PubliCola
29 days
How We Can Save Ballard Light Rail
By Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss Ballard Light Rail is facing its biggest threat yet. Despite the fact the Ballard… The post How We Can Save Ballard Light Rail appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
29 days
Graham Street Station Set to Be Resurrected at Pivotal Sound Transit Meeting
The long-promised Graham Street light rail station would go from limbo to back on track if Sound Transit board members approve an amendment advanced by Katie Wilson, Girmay Zahilay, and Teresa Mosqueda. The proposal promises "last in" funding from King County and Seattle.
Seattle Weekly
30 days
Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview
The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed to at least two people, while nine others remain “unrecovered,” according to authorities.
Seattle Weekly
30 days
Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree
A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed marijuana dispensary and bank robberies during a crime spree between December 2021 and June 2022 throughout the Puget Sound region.