Sound Transit’s Judkins Park Station has opened, providing direct light rail access between Seattle and cities on the Eastside, as well as improved pedestrian, cyclist, and transit access to the surrounding area.
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Public Input Sought As Seattle Advances Phase 2 Of Comprehensive Plan
Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin is inviting residents of District 2 to provide feedback on the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which will guide decisions on housing, jobs, transportation, and infrastructure for the next 20 years.
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Dr. Sandra Valenciano Selected To Lead Public Health Seattle/King County
Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
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Wilson Appoints Randy Engstrom As Director Of Seattle Center
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Randy Engstrom as the new director of Seattle Center, bringing decades of experience in arts, culture and public policy to the role.
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Murray, Wyden Urge Reversal Of Policy They Say Puts Migrant Children At Risk
U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Ron Wyden are urging the Trump administration to reverse proposed changes to a federal contract that would limit access to legal counsel and undermine protections for unaccompanied immigrant children.
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Seattle Pauses CCTV Expansion, Orders Audit Ahead Of World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has paused expansion of the city’s surveillance camera program and ordered a privacy and data governance audit to balance public safety needs with oversight and civil liberties.
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I-405 Construction Impacts Shift South This Weekend
Drivers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for significant congestion from March 20-23 due to construction on I-405, which will include lane closures and ramp closures in Bellevue, Renton, and Kirkland.
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Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
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Wilson Announces Legislation To Rapidly Expand Seattle Shelter Capacity
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
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Jaelynn Scott Launches Campaign For State Representative In 37th District
Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, has launched a campaign for state representative in Washington’s 37th Legislative District, focusing on housing stability, civil liberties, and public safety reform.
