Buses replace trains from Capitol Hill to Stadium and South Bellevue stations 1 Line and 2 Line trains will experience significant disruptions on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 for planned system maintenance on the Crosslake Connection and rail replacement in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Link shuttle buses will replace trains, serving all affected stations during the closure. During the closure, 1 Line trains will operate from Lynnwood to Capitol Hill and from St

Seattle Center celebration highlights unity, culture, and connection through African and diasporic traditions The vibrant cultures and traditions of Africa and the African diaspora will be celebrated 1 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th during the Spirit of Africa festival at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This free, day-long celebration invites the public to enjoy live music and dance performances, explore an African Diaspora Cultural Marketplace, experience a

Seattle, WA-Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting an Open House to share an update on the Morgan Junction Park Expansion Schematic Design. Join us on May 13, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm, at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle. The Open House will provide an opportunity for community members to view the updated schematic design, connect with the project team and learn more about the current phase of the project. The expansion area is now open to the publi

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the 2026 Summer Aquatics hours! Whether you’re looking to swim laps, cool off, or spend time at the beach, SPR offers a variety of ways to enjoy the water across the city all summer long. Explore the 2026 Summer Aquatic schedules:  Outdoor Pools Summer Beaches Indoor Pools Wading Pools Sprayparks Boat Ramps Outdoor Pools This summer’s outdoor pool season will kick off with preseason operations beginning May

April 28, 2026 (SEATTLE) – Seattle/King County Clinic returned for its 11th year April 23–26 at Seattle Center, once again demonstrating the power of community-based action in the face of growing healthcare gaps. Over four days, more than 3,100 people received free dental, vision, medical and social services, thanks to the dedication of over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical volunteers. Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, the Clinic is a collaborative effort

Sound Transit will be altering service to accommodate necessary work impacting Link light rail. Buses will replace trains during limited periods. Monthly Maintenance Window (April 28-30) Buses replace 2 Line trains during late night hours between South Bellevue and Overlake Village stations. BelRed Crossing Panel Installation (May 2) Buses replace 2 Line trains from start of service until noon between Spring District and Overlake Village stations for crossing system modificat

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, May 3, for the 1:10 p.m. Mariners game against the Kansas City Royals. The inbound Sounder S Line train departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. The train will stop at all

SEATTLE, Wash.- From tool libraries to community gardens and composting workshops, there are so many ways to reduce waste in our community. Seattle Public Utilities and WM are teaming up for the eighth year in a row to invest $10,000 in Seattle businesses and nonprofi ts. The ReThink Waste G rants program was developed to help community organizations prevent and reduce waste and increase recycling and composting. The grants are open to community organizations, small businesse

A special celebration is right around the corner. And though it may be Seattle’s simplest holiday, it also just might be the most needed right now. Not sure what I'm referring to? It's Neighbor Day, of course, our department’s annual celebration of community, connection, and the power of neighbors working together. Neighbor Day began in 1995 as a proclamation from Mayor Norm Rice “to honor the goodness in those around us” and strengthen our bonds with one another. On Satur

Lakeside School (14050 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) 12th-grade student Kameirah Johnson has been selected as one of five finalists this year from tens of thousands of submissions nationwide. The Doodle for Google contest invited K-12 students to interpret the theme, “My superpower is…” through original artwork. Kameirah’s submission reflects identity, culture, and legacy: “My superpower is my hair and the family history it carries. Each texture and style holds culture,

Happy 89th Birthday! For more than 50+ years, you’ve been a faithful, loyal, #1 Rep—your dedication, consistency, and service mean so much. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, good health, and the appreciation you’ve earned over a lifetime of representing with pride

As usual, the repertoire will represent the diversity of La Francophonie, drawing on music from all 27 French speaking countries in the world, but also drawing on diverse styles of music. There will be music from the Renaissance, to mid-20th Century jazz, to Québécois and Haitian folksongs to Fauré and Debussy, along with everyone’s favorite À la Claire Fontaine. Songs Include : On n’est pas là pour se faire engueuler by Boris Vian, a Jazz favorite from 1954. Yver, vous n

SEATTLE, WA (April 14 th , 2026) — Seattle is preparing to welcome the world in 2026, and our city is already hard at work making sure our streets and public spaces reflect the pride and care of the communities that call Seattle home. The newly released Seattle Clean City 2025 Community Impact Report showcases a year marked by major milestones, stronger partnerships, and a remarkable scale of work across neighborhoods. At the center of this progress is a simple commitment:

Ben Jealous By Ben Jealous America’s student debt system is failing millions of people. About 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion. More than 5 million have already gone more than a year without making a payment and are in default. Another 4 million were already in late-stage delinquency when the U.S. Department of Education issued its warning last year.  People do not usually end up in default because they are reckless. They end up there because the payoff th

Every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today that Lake Washington Boulevard will open for Bicycle Weekends every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “Seattle summers are beautiful, and everyone should be able to enjoy them,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson . “We’re opening Lake Washington Boulevard every weekend to make more space for people to bike, walk, roll, and be outside. This is your city, and it should be easy to

(SEATTLE, WA) – Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of The People’s Wall (1919 E Spruce Street) at its meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m . A copy of the Landmark Nomination can be viewed on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website . Meeting Information Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle City Hall, located at 600

This Saturday, March 28, the Crosslake Connection will open with Link light rail carrying passengers across Lake Washington for the first time. Crosslake trains will begin running at around 10 a.m. following a ribbon cutting ceremony. The opening day celebration will start at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting and street fair at Sam Smith Park, in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum. At 10 a.m., festivities begin at the new Mercer Island Station, in partnership

Overview Sound Transit's Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) will be a fast, frequent, and reliable bus service connecting to Link light rail and to communities north, east, and south of Lake Washington. Like light rail service, Stride is designed for convenient, fast travel, with off-board fare payment and multiple-door entry and exit. This high-capacity transit system includes new bus lanes and transit priority improvements, which will help riders avoid traffic. High-capacity tr