News in Seattle
GoodMart to open on Ballard Ave this week
Seattle chef Victor Steinbrueck is opening his newest venture this week: GoodMart is scheduled to open at 5130 Ballard Ave NW this Thursday, Sept. 24. Steinbrueck, who also owns Local ... Read more
Housing Advocates, Workers Pack City Hall to Support Temporary Fee Break
Developers and tradespeople alike voiced support for a proposed temporary reduction in Mandatory Housing Affordability fees at a committee meeting Friday. The proposal seems to have broad support from Seattle councilmembers.
Op-Ed: Gregoire and Locke Speak for Oligarchs, Not the Democratic Base
Former Governors Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire have sought to cut progressive policymakers off at the knees with criticisms about Democrats lacking budget discipline. But their own records show the cost of austerity cuts.
Reminder: New Pinehurst light rail station to open at 130th St. Sept. 30
Sound Transit will open the Pinehurst Station in North Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 30, connecting communities near Northeast 130th Street to 1 and 2 Line light rail service. Trains will […]
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs More Than a 10-Minute Walk or Roll to a Park
Park access is generally high in Seattle, but as the City plans for significant population growth under the Comprehensive Plan, we should ask a harder question: Is park space equitable, accessible, or equipped to serve kids and families who rely on it?
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Amtrak's 300-passenger Airo trains debut Sept. 30 on Cascades route, adding seats but not speed or frequency.
Traffic Safety Package Advances with Change Targeting Historic Districts
A contentious change giving SDOT more authority to change streets within Seattle's historic districts was approved Thursday on a 3-2 committee vote. Traffic safety advocates had been pushing for a way to elevate safety-related changes outside the normal approval process.
Repair shop We Fix Old Stuff opening in Ballard
A repair shop specializing in lighting and other household objects is opening a new workshop in Ballard on Friday, Oct. 2. We Fix Old Stuff will operate at 4818 14th ... Read more
Deconstruction Is a Key Frontier for Climate Action in Seattle
As Seattle seeks to reduce waste and spur a local circular economy, a big opportunity for impact is found when buildings come down.
New Ballard wrestling club opens to K–12 students
A new wrestling club in Ballard is giving kids a chance to learn the sport before they reach high school. Jet City Wrestling has started offering sessions for students in ... Read more
A new era for Amtrak Cascades: Airo Fleet Debuts on Sept. 30
PACIFIC NORTHWEST – Beginning Sept. 30, customers can experience the new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades as Amtrak introduces its newest fleet into passenger service. Two trainsets, operating four daily trips, will begin carrying customers on launch day, marking the first…
‘Ballard for all’ community workshop for Ballard Regional Center Plan
Next week, the City of Seattle will host a community workshop to gather input on the Ballard Regional Center Plan. The Ballard Regional Center Plan is a 20-year neighborhood growth ... Read more