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MASS Coalition’s priorities for the 2026 STM

On June 3, 2026, the Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) Coalition delivered a letter to the Seattle City Council supporting Mayor Wilson’s proposal for the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure. Seattle Transit Blog, a proud member of the MASS Coalition, is reprinting the letter to broaden the Coalition’s message for better transit service. The original letter … Continue reading "MASS Coalition’s priorities for the 2026 STM"

The Golden Road brings ‘Europe ‘72’ back to life at Hidden Hall

On Thursday, July 23, Seattle’s thriving Grateful Dead community will gather at Hidden Hall for a special evening celebrating one of the most beloved live recordings in rock history. The Golden Road returns to Fremont’s newest music venue with a two-set performance dedicated to “Europe ‘72,” the Grateful Dead’s landmark triple live album that remains a touchstone for generations of Deadheads.

Seattle Transit Measure Renewal 2026

Last week, Mayor Wilson has unveiled her proposal for the next Seattle Transit Measure (STM) that will replace the current measure when it expires in 2027. The STM is an additional tax in Seattle that is used to fund more bus service and various transit programs. Wilson is proposing a 0.3% sales tax for the … Continue reading "Seattle Transit Measure Renewal 2026"

Sunday Movie: Oldest Trains

Riding the oldest subway cars in the world. They’re 1950s cars in the Buenos Aires Metro on Line B. (Trains are Awesome) Honorable mention to the Muni Metro F Line with a variety of vintage streetcars from the 1950s and earlier. I rode a few early 20th century international ones and found them bumpy, but … Continue reading "Sunday Movie: Oldest Trains"

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Link Ridership Soars 46% After Crosslake Connection Opening

Sound Transit’s Link light rail system continues to break its own ridership records. After the highly-anticipated Crosslake Connection opening at the end of March, system-wide ridership jumped 46% to 4,675,216 passengers in April 2026. This equates to an average 155,840 boardings across the 1 Line, 2 Line, and T Line every day. Since the pandemic, … Continue reading "Link Ridership Soars 46% After Crosslake Connection Opening"

King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now debating minimum and maximum amounts.

Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station

On Tuesday evening, a driver managed to drive their car on the light rail tracks from MLK Way & Walden St to Mount Baker station. The 70-year-old driver was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. 1 Line trains were replaced with shuttle buses between SODO and Othello station while Sound … Continue reading "Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station"

The Middlefield Farm Story 100+ Years of the Nakata Family on Bainbridge Island

By Pamela Okano NAP Contributor In 2024, the Nakata family celebrated 100 years of the farm ownership with a big family reunion. This article will tell the story of the […] The post The Middlefield Farm Story 100+ Years of the Nakata Family on Bainbridge Island first appeared on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post. The post The Middlefield Farm Story 100+ Years of the Nakata Family on Bainbridge Island appeared first on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post.

Midweek Roundup: Tap into Seattle Summer

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World Cup vs. Seattle area traffic | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon by Frank Shiers references how road construction will be limited when the World Cup comes to town.