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Link disrupted due to power issues near UW Station

At 6:47 this morning, Sound Transit issued an ominous alert stating “1 Line and 2 Line trains are experiencing delays until further notice due to power issue near University of Washington Station”. Less than 10 minutes later, Link service between Northgate, Stadium, and Judkins Park Station was suspended due to the power issue, with shuttle … Continue reading "Link disrupted due to power issues near UW Station"

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

How Science Is Rewriting Cruising in Antarctica

Can a few scientists turn an end-of-the-world vacation into the world’s best field trip?

Seattle won the World Cup, what did we learn?

Over the past four weeks, Seattle hosted six World Cup matches featuring teams from eight different countries. Fans from around the world traveled to Seattle to cheer on their team and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. Seattle stepped up to the challenge of hosting 750,000 visitors by implementing temporary changes to make their experiences as wonderful … Continue reading "Seattle won the World Cup, what did we learn?"

Graham Platner drops out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race

Platner announced his campaign was suspending operations and he was filing paperwork to withdraw his candidacy in a video posted on Wednesday, July 8th to social platforms. The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27th to name a replacement nominee. The party says it will stage a nominating convention to do so. Graham Platner drops out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

COLUMN | Why Was Tyran Stokes Presumed Guilty Over a 5-Second Video?

Glenn Nelson connects an unfounded amateur-standing complaint involving Rainier Beach’s star to the same rush to judgment that surrounded Brandon Roy at Garfield.

Washington’s Republican legislators keep showing everyone that they are running on empty and unworthy of people’s trust

In this open letter to Republican state lawmakers like Senator Judy Warnick, NPI's founder asks why they are fixated on suspending a law that voters already told them overwhelmingly they don't want to overturn, instead of belatedly standing up to Donald Trump. Washington’s Republican legislators keep showing everyone that they are running on empty and unworthy of people’s trust is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

Midweek Roundup: multimodal adventure

Transit & Streets Land Use & Housing This is an Open Thread.

Is this the end for Graham Platner?

The implosion of Platner's campaign, which happened rapidly after the oyster farmer was credibly accused of sexual assault, may end up being a gift for Democrats, contrary to the "Dems-in-Disarray" narrative that Beltway reporters are so enamored with. Is this the end for Graham Platner? is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

A Seattle-Themed Crossword Puzzle

A game with more east-west connections than our public transit system.

Penalties Loom for Washington if State Doesn’t Improve Food Stamp Error Rates

As Washington works to reduce food stamp payment errors, advocates warn new federal rules could make it harder for thousands to keep benefits.

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads This Summer

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene right now.