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Link trains at the South Bellevue Station on a sunny day, with trees and downtown Bellevue in the background

Link gets closer to opening on the Eastside 

By Rachelle Cunningham

According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is just around the corner, and that means the Link 2 Line is, too!  Anticipat… Read more
The front of two Link trains on the new tracks in Bellevue

Sound Transit, Move Redmond partner to host 2 Line safety video contest

By Seth Daphne Esmeson

Sound Transit is partnering with Move Redmond to host a safety video competition for K-12 students.   The 2 Lin… Read more
Crews walk along a light rail platform in Bellevue at night.

Link trains rolling through the Eastside

By Katie Metzger

If you live on the Eastside, or follow us on Instagram, you may have heard about the testing activities happening along the … Read more
A person operates a Link train.

Fresh pics: Live wire testing continues for East Link

By Katie Metzger

Overnight live-wire light rail vehicle testing has been rolling out on the East Link light rail tracks. Crews are conduct… Read more
Artist Beliz Brother supervises the installation at Mercer Island Station. She wears an orange vest and white hard hat and looks at a blue metal sculpture of a rowboat.

Fresh pics: Art connects Mercer Island Station to local history, scenery

By Katie Metzger

Mercer Island Station got a pop of color this summer, as public art pieces by local artist Beliz Brother were installed.&nbs… Read more