Seattle will celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship with a citywide parade on February 11, expected to draw between 750,000 and one million fans, with regional transit providers offering expanded services to accommodate the crowds.
Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed two University of Washington alumni, Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm, to the University of Washington Board of Regents, replacing Regents Rogelio Riojas and Constance W. Rice.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and regional leaders are calling for urgent action to address Sound Transit’s multibillion-dollar shortfall threatening light rail expansion projects in West Seattle and Ballard, citing inflation, rising interest rates, and other factors as drivers.
Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension, adding three new stations and cutting travel time to Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport, will open on December 6th, providing South King County residents with a faster, traffic-free commute.
The Washington Roundtable announced this week that Rachel Smith will become its next president, effective October 1, 2025.
King County Metro is launching a major service boost on August 30th, with expanded bus routes, more frequent trips, and improved connections to Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail, providing more reliable and accessible regional travel options.
Funded by King County and the City of Seattle, the free shuttle service will connect the community with the revitalized waterfront and prepare for the grand opening of Waterfront Park in late September 2025.
