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$2.4B RFQ for Calif. high-speed rail

California's high-speed rail project is preparing for a major expansion, with the upcoming release of a request for qualifications for a civil works design-build contract for the Merced to Madera extension.

102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

$27M in upgrades for Bremerton bridge slated to go out for bid next summer

After years of planning, pedestrian and cyclist improvements for a 1959-era Bremerton bridge appear to be rolling forward.

Bellingham co-housing project takes shape — and they're taking downpayments

Up in Bellingham, a co-housing project dubbed 4th Corner Commons will have its first design review on July 7.

Rainier Community Center play area readies for a fun upgrade

Work will ramp up next week on the renovation of the play area at Rainier Community Center in Columbia City.

Plymouth Housing headlines 2026 Preservation Awards

Historic Seattle also honored Seattle Public Schools, Smith Tower owner GT Capital and Greg Smith of Urban Visions.

Klein retires from PCS

Dear Hendrix

Dear Hendrix,  As you’ve noticed by now in these letters, I’m obviously a very devout, religious person. If nothing else, I believe that spirituality is the foundation of a good… oh, who am I kidding? God is dandy if the idea works for you, but I just want to do what seems right and live […] The post Dear Hendrix appeared first on The Stranger.

World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Pity poor Meta, suffering so in WA | The Free Press initiative

A $35 million penalty upheld against the company for violating political advertising transparency laws.

End of an era at West Seattle’s ‘Cursed Corner’: Great American Diner & Bar to relocate

End of an era at West Seattle’s ‘Cursed Corner’: Great American Diner & Bar to relocate Off patr Tue, 06/30/2026 - 9:32am

Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans

SCOTUS Rulings are All Over the Map: The court upheld birthright citizenship, which is good, because white supremacists were trying to overturn the precedent to purge the country of millions of people and disenfranchise voters. The vote was 5-4, though, which is too close for comfort. The justices also greenlit the president to fire the […] The post Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans appeared first on The Stranger.