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The Urbanist
about 3 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.
The Urbanist
about 18 hours
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.
NW Progressive Institute
about 18 hours
Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General
A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted Donald Trump's efforts to control mail-in voting by enjoining the U.S. Postal Service from refusing to mail ballots if states don't give their voter rolls to his regime. The ruling emphasized that states have the constitutional authority to manage elections, and overturned several sections of Trump's executive order deemed unconstitutional and void. Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General 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
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.
The Urbanist
2 days
Sales Were Up at Pike Place After Pedestrian Pilot. Is That...Bad?
In the wake of news of increased sales across Pike Place Market after a pedestrian pilot was implemented, the advocacy group Friends of the Market is attempting to poke holes in that data. But the evidence for "worrisome trends" is paper thin.
On Montlake
3 days
Exit interview: Tony Castricone reflects on his time at Washington
The play-by-play man is headed to the NFL after eight football seasons at UW.
The Urbanist
3 days
Seattle Light Rail and Scootershare Smash Ridership Records, Buoyed by Friday World Cup Match
Sound Transit set a new light rail ridership record on Friday, June 19, collecting an estimated 280,000 boardings as Seattle hosted a World Cup soccer match. Lime also set a new record for scooter and bikeshare usage.
The Urbanist
3 days
Metro Launches Summer Bus from Ballard to Golden Gardens
On June 27, King County Metro is launching a new summer-only bus route connecting beachgoers to Golden Gardens Park, temporarily closing a hole in the agency's bus network thanks to Seattle Transit Measure funding.f
NW Progressive Institute
4 days
Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times
After decades of inaction, Washington's Legislature has finally taken meaningful steps to modernize the state's antiquated, upside down tax code and require the wealthy to pay what they owe. But the job's not done. There's more to do -- and doing it will also allow us to address another looming revenue shortfall responsibly and thoughtfully. Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times 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
4 days
Everett Transit Annexation Would Level Up City's Transit System, Mayor Says
In remarks to a transportation advisory committee, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin painted a clear picture of the need to increase bus frequencies in the city as Sound Transit advances plans for light rail and the city accommodates significant population growth in the coming years.
The Urbanist
5 days
Op-Ed: ‘Seattle Atlas’ Can Demystify Zoning, Build Case for More Housing
Seattle Atlas is an interactive map that shows zoning, transit infrastructure, and bike lanes, so Seattleites can see for themselves what our city is doing well and where we are lacking.
NW Progressive Institute
5 days
LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session
NPI is providing live updates from the final day of the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention in Lilac City. The general session is scheduled from 9 AM to possibly 5 PM, with ongoing coverage to keep followers informed throughout the day. LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session 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.