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The Urbanist
about 5 hours
Sound Transit Smashes Ridership Record Again on Seattle's Last World Cup Match
A surge of World Cup fans for the U.S. vs. Belgium match pushed Sound Transit to new heights on July 6, with a whopping 309,000 light rail boardings. The agency also beat its monthly ridership record in June.
The Urbanist
about 8 hours
Op-Ed: We Can’t Afford to Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure
Join transit advocates rallying to defend the Seattle Transit Measure proposal from cuts at a public hearing on Monday, July 13. Attend the rally or send in a letter ahead of the big vote to send the package to voters.
Fremont Neighbor
about 13 hours
Benches fit for a Troll
Friends of the Troll’s Knoll celebrated the installation of two new basalt stone benches at the Fremont Troll with a ribbon cutting on July 10. Volunteers, sculptor John Hoge, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and King County District 4 Councilmember Jorge Baron gathered at the Hall of Giants to mark the occasion. The benches, carved […]
Seattle Transit Blog
about 14 hours
Action Alert: Stand Up for Seattle Transit
This Monday, July 13, Seattle City Council is holding public hearings on the Seattle Transit Measure, Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed renewal of funding for more frequent, reliable bus service across Seattle. Councilmembers are considering a long list of potential amendments to the proposed measure. Some proposed amendments would cut funding, shorten the measure, and slow … Continue reading "Action Alert: Stand Up for Seattle Transit"
NW Progressive Institute
about 21 hours
Maine Democrats press ahead with choosing a replacement nominee to face Susan Collins in 2026 U.S. Senate race
Oyster farmer Graham Platner has filed the paperwork to formally withdraw, clearing the way for a late-July convention as prospective replacements Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah contend with charges being laid at their doors. Maine Democrats press ahead with choosing a replacement nominee to face Susan Collins in 2026 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.
NW Progressive Institute
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Washington is *still* one of the top states in the country for business, CNBC’s updated 2026 rankings say
It's once again narrative-busting time. Business network CNBC's latest Best States for Business rankings just got updated, and Washington remains a top state for business, coming in at number eleven. Washington ranked ahead of every other Left Coast state and every other state in the Pacific Northwest, including Republican-run Idaho, Republican-run Montana, and Republican-run Alaska. Washington is *still* one of the top states in the country for business, CNBC’s updated 2026 rankings say 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.
The Urbanist
1 day
King County, Kirkland Celebrate Opening of Contentious Supportive Housing Facility
Kirkland's Sheila Stanton Place opened earlier this year with 101 units of permanent supportive housing. It marks the 15th Health Through Housing facility funded via a 2020 sales tax measure.
Seattle Transit Blog
1 day
Friday Roundtable: Sound Transit’s 2027 Service Plan Proposal
Sound Transit has unveiled their initial proposal for the 2027 service plan. These changes are relatively minor compared to the Fall 2026 service changes that will take effect in August. This proposal includes changes for routes 510, 512, 532, 535, 545, 560, and Link. Routes 510 and 512 In Everett, early-morning Route 510 trips and … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: Sound Transit’s 2027 Service Plan Proposal"
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
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"
The Urbanist
2 days
Zahilay and Wilson Partially Dismantle KCRHA Amid Rising Homelessness
As the region's homeless population increases, Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson are moving to downsize the troubled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, while pledging continued regional collaboration and tighter oversight of contracts.
The Urbanist
2 days
Court of Appeals Hands Seattle Another Burke-Gilman Missing Link Setback
The ruling is the latest legal hurdle tripping up a proposal to close a 1.4-mile gap in the Burke-Gilman Trail, which a group of Ballard businesses has been fighting since 2008. Delays have heightened scrutiny of state environmental laws more broadly.
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
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?"