Washington state legislators are considering a significant shift in infrastructure financing that would allow regional transit authorities to issue bonds with terms of up to 75 years.
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Community gathers for "Peat Party" to celebrate major restoration milestone at Roxhill Bog
Thu, 02/19/26
On a classic Pacific Northwest day, local advocates, scientists, and city officials gathered at Roxhill Park to celebrate a "major milestone" in the restoration of the Roxhill Bog.
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MOREWest Seattle Nursery’s "Little Free Library" Garden Wins Best in Show for Hardscape at Seattle Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 02/18/26
The West Seattle Nursery has been awarded the Display Garden Founders Cup – Best in Show award for Best Hardscape at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival.
MOREDrug bust in Burien ends in arrest and recovery of heroin, meth and fentanyl
Sun, 02/15/26
The Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team (SET) part of the City of Burien Police Department has made another bust with the help of drug sniffing dog “Quinn.”
MORESPS Proposes Alki Elementary as Regional Hub amid concerns over "confusing" new identification process for HC cohort pathway
Fri, 02/13/26
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) officially proposed at the end of January that the newly rebuilt Alki Elementary serve as the new Southwest Region site for its Highly Capable (HC) "cohort pathway" model.
MOREMosqueda introduces legislation to bar federal immigration enforcement from King County property
Thu, 02/12/26
King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has introduced an ordinance that would restrict federal authorities from using county-owned and controlled property for civil immigration enforcement.
MORECommunity invited to celebrate major restoration milestone at Roxhill Bog
Thu, 02/12/26
A rare local ecosystem is getting a second lease on life, and the public is invited to celebrate.
MOREFan-filled commute expected Feb. 11 as region celebrates Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory
Mon, 02/09/26
Information from King County Metro
MORESound Transit seeks 75‑Year bonding authority as West Seattle light‑rail costs rise
Sat, 02/07/26
Sound Transit is asking state lawmakers for permission to issue bonds with maturities of up to 75 years, a major shift in how the agency finances its projects and one that could directly affect the timeline for bringing light rail to West Seattle…MORE
