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Cartoon characters of a vampire, ghost, witch, mummy and Frankenstein's monster

Have a spook-tacular Halloween with these rider etiquette tips

By Alan Yamamoto

Want to be a fang-tastic rider? Just follow a few simple tips so everyone can have a boo-tiful experience.Find more informat… Read more
UW station is crowded before and after Husky games

Apple Cup 2023: the last bite of the apple?

By Alan Yamamoto

Well, at least the Apple Cup as we know it...? Few sports traditions in Washington state have been around as long as the … Read more
A singer with a guitar on the mezzanine of Westlake Station

Buskers bring music, community to Westlake Station

By Alan Yamamoto

Ruby Tuesday Romero (@selfdoubttt) is a local singer, songwriter, and survivor who brings joy to thousands of riders who pas… Read more
Doug Baldwin speaks to an audience in the Sound Transit board room with two ST employees

A conversation with Doug Baldwin on equitable communities

By Alan Yamamoto

You may know Doug Baldwin as the Seahawks' legendary wide receiver and Super Bowl champ. You may also know him by his deep c… Read more
A Link train pulls into the Downtown Bellevue station at night.

The Sound Transit time capsules time forgot

By Alan Yamamoto

Funny story – what do you do when you dig up not one, but two, time capsules that you kind of forgot about before it’s time … Read more