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International Examiner 12 days

With Bush Garden re-opening imminently, a look back at its storied past

To commemorate the re-opening of Bush Garden restaurant, a Chinatown International District hangout for decades, the International Examiner is reprinting a story I wrote ten years ago on the Nisei-era (1956–1970s) history of the restaurant for the North American Post.  To that write-up, included below, I would add that through the 1970s and even early […] The post With Bush Garden re-opening imminently, a look back at its storied past appeared first on International Examiner.

Seattle Transit Blog 13 days

Graham Street Station and the Failure of the Enterprise Initiative

In light of the recent news that Graham Street Station is set to be deferred yet again, I thought it would be worth considering if there may be a better way forward. Despite the early promises of the Enterprise Initiative, we are heading towards a future where a key Link Station is deferred indefinitely yet … Continue reading "Graham Street Station and the Failure of the Enterprise Initiative"

Seattle Transit Blog 14 days

Movies: Walking to the World Cup & Removing a Subway

Why it’s illegal to walk to the World Cup Final in New Jersey. Hint: It’s not just highways and chain-link fences. (Evan Edinger) What if we removed the Lexington Avenue subway line in Manhattan? How many car lanes would we need to allow all existing passengers to drive? (CityNerd) In other news, on Friday afternoon … Continue reading "Movies: Walking to the World Cup & Removing a Subway"

Seattle Transit Blog 14 days

Strauss ST3 Amendments

Sound Transit boardmember Dan Strauss is proposing three amendments to the ST3 system plan update on Thursday. The full list of amendments is expected Tuesday, and it sounds like there will be a lot of them. Strauss is a Seattle City Councilmember for northwest Seattle. His amendments are: To me, #1 is consistent with our … Continue reading "Strauss ST3 Amendments"

Seattle Transit Blog 16 days

Friday Roundtable: Lake Washington Boulevard Car-free Weekends 2026

Seattle Parks & Recreation’s annual Bicycle Weekends program returns this summer starting tomorrow, May 23. This summer, Lake Washington Blvd (LWB) will be closed to non-local car traffic every weekend until Labor Day between Seward Park and Mount Baker Beach. This includes holidays (May 25, July 3, and September 7), but excludes August 1-2 due … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: Lake Washington Boulevard Car-free Weekends 2026"

Seattle Transit Blog 17 days

The Status of Fare Evasion in Washington State

During the pandemic, fares were suspended on a number of transit agencies in Washington State including Metro and Sound Transit for public health reasons. While transit was free for part of 2020, Metro and Sound Transit suspended fare enforcement until Spring 2025 and Fall 2023 respectively. On Seattle’s buses and trains (and Snohomish’s, Spokane’s, and … Continue reading "The Status of Fare Evasion in Washington State"

Seattle Transit Blog 18 days

Midweek Roundup: Not-So-New-Kids

Local News: This is an Open Thread. Uncivil comments will be moderated.

International Examiner 19 days

Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives

Ambition is the watchword for local musician Thomas Veli. After years of self-taught song-writing and creative development, this spring Veli performs on May 22 at Lakehouse’s No. 10 community artist showcase, and then two weeks later, he releases his debut EP. Ranging from rap, pop, and R&B, Veli writes, performs, and produces with his sights […] The post Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives appeared first on International Examiner.

International Examiner 19 days

‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality

A public art installation commemorating the 1886 expulsion of Chinese Seattleites is a step closer to reality after more than 20 years in the making. About 50 community leaders, historians and members of the public gathered on April 28 at the Wing Luke Museum for an educational open house about the Chinese American Legacy Artwork […] The post ‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality appeared first on International Examiner.

Seattle Transit Blog 20 days

Ridership Patterns for Community Transit Routes 201 and 202

Community Transit routes 201 and 202 travel inbound from Smokey Point Transit Center to Lynnwood City Center station via Everett, Mariner P&R and Ash Way P&R. Each route runs every 30 minutes, scheduled for a combined 15 minute frequency along most of the route. Between Marysville and Smokey Point, Route 201 travels on Smokey Point … Continue reading "Ridership Patterns for Community Transit Routes 201 and 202"

Seattle Transit Blog 21 days

Sunday Movies: Portland & Vancouver

How Portland created a sense of place. (Fourth Place) Taking one of the last Talgo trains to Vancouver BC. (Classy Whale) This is an open thread.

Seattle Transit Blog 22 days

2026 Trailhead Direct Routes

Trailhead Direct service is returning in 2026 on weekends from May 23 to August 30. Additionally, the service will run on a few holidays, specifically: Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) and Independence Day (Friday, July 3). Trailhead Direct consists of two routes, one from Capitol Hill station to Mount Si and one from Mount Baker … Continue reading "2026 Trailhead Direct Routes"

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