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Sunday Movies: All Swift Lines & Rural Puget Sound

Three videos by J-Man Explores. Riding all the Community Transit Swift lines in one day, with the history of each transit corridor. Swift is the limited-stop BRT in Snohomish County, 13-30 miles north of Seattle, serving Lynnwood and Everett and surrounding cities. Transfers from Link light rail are at Shoreline North/185th station and Lynnwood City … Continue reading "Sunday Movies: All Swift Lines & Rural Puget Sound"

The Roundup: A Red Card for Seattle When It Comes to FIFA

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Sarah Valenta of HomeSight about the South End being left out of World Cup planning.

Community Transit ran its last bus to Seattle

On Friday afternoon, Community Transit Route 424 made its final trip from Seattle to the City of Snohomish. This marks the end of Community Transit’s Commuter bus service to Seattle. When Community Transit was created in 1976, the agency operated just seven local bus routes. Within the first year, the system grew to 15 local … Continue reading "Community Transit ran its last bus to Seattle"

SPD releases report on deadly 12th and Yesler collision

The preliminary police report on the deadly collision with a recycling truck that took the life of a bicyclist at 12th and Yesler reveals ...

Seattle Social Housing’s ‘10,000’ applicants latest example of affordability challenges in Seattle

More than 10,000 people have applied to live in Elara at the Market, the first building to be acquired and converted to affordable housing ...

Seattle’s new CTO will wrestle with AI, data centers, and new cop cameras

Mayor Katie Wilson has selected her new Chief Technology Officer. Wilson named Shannon Smith as the city’s new CTO. Smith steps into the role to lead the Seattle Information Technology Department, managing an organization of over 600 employees and an … Continue reading →

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

Friday Roundtable: Free Downtown Bainbridge Shuttle

Visiting Bainbridge Island will be a bit easier on Saturdays this summer thanks to a new free shuttle operated by Kitsap Transit. The route will operate on Saturdays between June 13 and September 12 (except July 4) from 11am to 7pm. Route 385 will be timed with the Bainbridge-Seattle ferry and run in a small … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: Free Downtown Bainbridge Shuttle"

With a community boost, Capitol Hill’s Aviv Hummus Bar making plans to become kosher certified

Owners Jodi and David Nussbaum are turning to the community to help Capitol HIll’s Aviv Hummus Bar become kosher certified. Aviv has launched a community fundraiser to support the changes required to achieve certification. “One of the most common questions … Continue reading →

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill