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Bonus Movie: Process

Reece Martin (RMTransit) resurfaces with a discussion with Dr Jonathan English on how process issues affect the quality of transit projects. They call it “engineering issues” vs “phone call issues”. Engineering issues are straightforward technical problems, like building Link on a floating bridge or a tunnel in dubious soil. Phone call issues are those where … Continue reading "Bonus Movie: Process"

These new Washington state laws took effect June 11

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Kindergarteners are running a plant stand near the Troll

The Woodland Park Cooperative School’s kindergarten class has set up a farm stand outside their junkyard playground at the Fremont Baptist Church, just a block from the Troll. They’re selling plant starts they grew themselves. The sign out front reads, “Passive Income for ACTIVE Children.” Proceeds will fund a building project of the kindergarteners’ choosing, […]

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock Off patr Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:18am

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Seattle Public Schools announces decision on Lincoln High School athletic field

By Elizabeth Connolly After months of debate and advocacy from both the school and neighborhood communities, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has announced its decision to move forward with building an athletic field for Lincoln High School. Parents of LHS students received an email on Wednesday, June 10th, from Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, who had announced the […]

Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail under President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots.

Forum No. 3 is out and we’ve got a new newsstand

The June issue of the Fremont Neighbor Forum is in the wild. Pick one up at the dinosaur topiaries on N 34th Street, or find our newest newsstand next to the flyer boards in lower Fremont. (And bring a sticker to add more flair to it.) This issue is all Solstice. Everything you need for […]