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The Urbanist
about 1 hour
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs Car-Free Streets
The state passed a shared streets law in 2025, and it's time for Seattle to seize the opportunity and reclaim streets for people. Half measures aren't cutting it.
Seattle Weekly
about 2 hours
700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation
Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.
NW Progressive Institute
about 20 hours
Washington Supreme Court Elections Visualizer updated with Who’s Endorsing Who section, voter’s pamphlet statement links
With a majority of the court up for election in 2026, voters face significant decisions in the upcoming August ballot. Our joint project with the Northwest Progressive Foundation helps voters study the electoral landscape and learn more about the candidates. We've added more tools that offer additional context about these critical races. Washington Supreme Court Elections Visualizer updated with Who’s Endorsing Who section, voter’s pamphlet statement links 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
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
1 day
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
1 day
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.
The Urbanist
1 day
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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.
Seattle Weekly
3 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.