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The Urbanist
about 3 hours
Sound Transit Board Advances West Seattle Link Into Final Design
A $406 million budget amendment approved Thursday is intended to get West Seattle Link ready for construction, a key promise in the wake of a Sound Transit board vote last month to rebalance the ST3 plan. Another $16 million advances design work on Ballard Link.
The Urbanist
about 4 hours
Op-Ed: Yet Another Deadly Rainier Valley Crash Points to Need for Protected Bike Lanes
The tragic death of elementary school teacher Christian Salyer underscores that the City has neglected the safe bike network in South Seattle too long. It’s time to change that.
Seattle Weekly
about 5 hours
State gas tax going up by 1.1 cents to 56.5 cents per gallon
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week.
PubliCola
about 8 hours
How Do We Get Transit Champions on Transit Boards?
By Anna Zivarts Watching the Sound Transit board vote at the end of May, I think I felt like a… The post How Do We Get Transit Champions on Transit Boards? appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
about 9 hours
Bellevue Council Approves Reduced Speed Limits in Search of Safety Gains
Starting downtown in early 2027, 84% of Bellevue streets that currently have a speed limit of 30 mph or higher will see reductions. This widely supported change sets the groundwork for broader street upgrades, likely to be more contentious.
Seattle Weekly
about 22 hours
WA child welfare deaths drop significantly after record year
Deaths and critical injuries among children in Washington’s child welfare system fell steeply in the first quarter of 2026, state officials reported June 24.
The Urbanist
1 day
Democratic Leaders Launch ‘No Hate in WA State’ Campaign Opposing Anti-Trans Ballot Measures
Last week, a campaign launched against two ballot measures that opponents say would be a blow to the rights of queer kids. The anti-trans measures are bankrolled by conservative multimillionaires, mirroring efforts in other states.
Westside Seattle
1 day
REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival
REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:35am
The Urbanist
1 day
New Report Outlines Clear Case for Removing SR 99 Through South Park
"Rerouting and reclaiming" State Route 99 through South Park would unlock 100 acres of space for ecological restoration, housing, and businesses. While three other options for transforming the highway were considered, removal rose to the top.
PubliCola
1 day
Mayor Hires Temporary New Comms Team; Councilmembers Tell SPD: Keep Hiring, We’ll Pay for It!
1. Mayor Katie Wilson is hiring two new temporary communications staffers: Crystal Nicole Fincher—the political consultant, podcast host, and co-owner… The post Mayor Hires Temporary New Comms Team; Councilmembers Tell SPD: Keep Hiring, We’ll Pay for It! appeared first on PubliCola.
Westside Seattle
2 days
West Seattle Ledger
West Seattle Ledger Off patr Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:18pm
Seattle Weekly
2 days
Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT
Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.