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A Link train passing through Othello Station with transit oriented development in the background

Repurposing former construction sites in Rainier Valley for affordable housing and youth support services

By Sound Transit

The Sound Transit Board today approved next steps towards affordable home ownership development in the Rainier Valley, while… Read more
A graphic shows a digital sign on a Link platform and reads "Now arriving: Voter ballots."

Make your voice heard and vote early

By Katie Metzger

Voting is one of the most important things you can do to to participate in our democracy, and you don't have to wait until E… Read more

Sound Transit selects developer for potential $500 million housing, retail, office space

By Sound Transit

As construction of the new Link light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility East (OMF East) in Bellevue nears comple… Read more
UW escalator

Escalator update at University of Washington Station

By Sound Transit

Two years ago, we told you about the poor performance of the escalators at UW Station. We recognized that the unreliabil… Read more
A man in an orange vest stands in front of a drilling rig, with buildings in downtown Seattle in the background.

Painting an underground picture

By Katie Metzger

With all of the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it can be difficult to look 10 days into the future, let alone 10-plus years… Read more