West Seattle light rail ‘shovel ready,’ construction could start this year

Sound Transit leaders say construction on the long-awaited West Seattle light rail extension could begin sooner than expected, even as the project faces a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.

West Seattle light rail ‘shovel ready’ despite multibillion-dollar gap
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Sound Transit leaders say the West Seattle light rail extension could begin construction soon, even as officials work to close a multibillion-dollar funding gap. Proposed changes include cutting stations to reduce costs while keeping the project on track.

Clipper launching new vessel, events for 40 years of Seattle to Victoria, BC service

This year will mark four decades of service from Clipper between Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia. To celebrate, the company is launching an all-new vessel, along with specialty events in the two cities this summer.

Tacoma Sound Transit project concerns
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Amid the buzz of the new light rail connection finally open between Bellevue and Seattle across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is still trying to come up with a fix for a projected $34.5 billion budget shortfall for their ST3 project, linking Tacoma, Seattle and Everett.

Seattle opens world's first light rail across floating bridge

On Saturday, a decades-long vision to connect Seattle to the Eastside finally came to fruition. Leaders and politicians from across the state attended the grand opening of the Sound Transit “Crosslake Connection."

Seattle to see major traffic Saturday. Here's why

The roads will be packed across the greater Seattle region heading into the weekend as several large events convene on Saturday.

'Seattle News Weekly': Light rail, pricey living, push for the Sonics

On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchors Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.

Sound Transit's 'Crosslake Connection' opens Saturday
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Sound Transit officially opens light rail service across Lake Washington this weekend, a 60-year vision that finally connects Seattle and the Eastside via a floating bridge.

Big crowds expected for Lake Washington light rail crossing

A long-awaited transit milestone in the Puget Sound region is set to debut this weekend, as trains begin crossing Lake Washington for the first time.

Bellevue police patrol light rail ahead of Crosslake Connection
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As Sound Transit is set to connect Seattle to Bellevue by light rail this weekend, the Bellevue Police Department is prepared to protect and serve riders.

Community raises over $100K to support unpaid TSA workers at SEA Airport

TSA agents at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are still working without pay during the partial government shutdown, and the community is stepping up to help pay their bills.

ICE agents to assist TSA officers
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President Trump is sending ICE agents to airports to help TSA employees as their partial government shutdown continues.

Northbound I-5 reopens after crash near SeaTac, WA

Backups stretched to about two miles in the northbound lanes of I-5 near SeaTac after a crash on Monday morning.

Seattle Lime scooters will begin 'chirping' on sidewalks

Seattle pedestrians will soon notice, and hear, a change on city sidewalks as Lime sets their eyes on a new program to curb dangerous riders with audible alerts.

Snowy conditions on WA roads
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Good Day Seattle is talking to WSDOT about the snowy road conditions through western Washington.