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Infrastructure

Power to the people: PSE upgrades electrical grid in vulnerable community

Traffic News

King County Metro has temporary fix in place to ensure 3 bus stops are ADA compliant

SDOT said it’s currently working on a long-term fix. Options could include hydraulic lifts on buses or pouring additional concrete to raise the street.
Travel

Lynnwood Link Extension opens Friday. Here's what you should know

The 8.5-mile-long extension includes four new stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline.
Infrastructure

Starting later this month, Sound Transit changes to $3 flat fares for Link 1, 2 Line

A flat $3 fare will replace Sound Transit's distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50.
Seattle

SDOT says there is no timeline for when streetcar service will resume in South Lake Union

Streetcar service for the South Lake Union route will be suspended for several weeks because of mechanical issues.
Seattle

Seattle City Council unanimously approves biggest property tax measure in city history

Under the $1.5 billion proposal, the average Seattle homeowner would pay $499 per year.
Local News

Sound Transit's light rail maintenance facility to displace residents, businesses in Federal Way

The selected project site will displace nearly 100 residents, a church, a school and several businesses in Federal Way.
Infrastructure

Sound Transit decides not to consider proposed alternative light rail station in SLU

Ultimately, the move to 5th and Harrison could’ve delayed the Ballard Link Extension opening 10 to 24 months and would’ve cost $500 million to $1 billion more.
Infrastructure

Fare inspections at Link stations beginning in June, Sound Transit says

Fare ambassadors will be checking passengers for proof of payment starting June 3.
Seattle

Seattle City Council to begin considering mayor's $1.45 billion transportation levy Tuesday

If the Seattle City Council approves the levy, it will move on to voters in the fall.
Seattle

Mayor Harrell proposes new, $1.45 billion transportation levy. Here's what it would cost homeowners

According to the proposal, the levy would cost the median Seattle homeowner about $36 per month, which is $12 more than the current levy.
Bellevue

New police light rail unit starts this week ahead of Sound Transit's 2 line opening

The new police unit was designed to "foster a safe and positive riding experience" for people using the new light rail service.

Over 600,000 people lost power at peak of Washington windstorm

Woodinville teens help elderly neighbors clear their property after bomb cyclone damage

Western Washington Weather Forecast

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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Power to the people: PSE upgrades electrical grid in vulnerable community

King County Metro has temporary fix in place to ensure 3 bus stops are ADA compliant

Lynnwood Link Extension opens Friday. Here's what you should know

Starting later this month, Sound Transit changes to $3 flat fares for Link 1, 2 Line

SDOT says there is no timeline for when streetcar service will resume in South Lake Union

Seattle City Council unanimously approves biggest property tax measure in city history

Sound Transit's light rail maintenance facility to displace residents, businesses in Federal Way

Sound Transit decides not to consider proposed alternative light rail station in SLU

Fare inspections at Link stations beginning in June, Sound Transit says

Seattle City Council to begin considering mayor's $1.45 billion transportation levy Tuesday

Mayor Harrell proposes new, $1.45 billion transportation levy. Here's what it would cost homeowners

New police light rail unit starts this week ahead of Sound Transit's 2 line opening

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