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Midweek Roundup: ‘Summer of Soccer’

Reminders: Seattle is hosting 5 more FIFA World Cup games over coming weeks. Keep an eye on your transit agency’s service alerts and be aware there may be crowds at unusual times. Bikes and scooters are banned from Link trains on game days. This Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth, and Seattle hosting a match between … Continue reading "Midweek Roundup: ‘Summer of Soccer’"

Wow weekend guests with these waterfront activities | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Sooner or later, you’ll get the call. “I’m coming to Seattle, would love to see you.” Whether it’s your favorite niece or a college friend you haven’t seen in decades, you’ll find yourself hosting out of town guests who know little about our region and are eager for you to act as tour guide. What to do? Here are a few suggestions to make their trip memorable and your life easy. Well, easier, because you’ll be having fun too.

Bonus Movie: Process

Reece Martin (RMTransit) resurfaces with a discussion with Dr Jonathan English on how process issues affect the quality of transit projects. They call it “engineering issues” vs “phone call issues”. Engineering issues are straightforward technical problems, like building Link on a floating bridge or a tunnel in dubious soil. Phone call issues are those where … Continue reading "Bonus Movie: Process"

These new Washington state laws took effect June 11

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail under President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots.

DOOM LOOP: Journalism

A local reporter plies her craft.

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"