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Workers install a colorful 20-foot tall "nail" sculpture along the Eastrail Trail.

Watch out for 'Nails' on the trail

By Katie Metzger

The newest public art piece rising from the ground outside Sound Transit’s future Link light rail base in Bellevue is hard t… Read more
The author and his daughter's at Beacon Hill on Link's opening day in 2009 and today.

Link turns 10: A look back

By Bruce Gray

Link light rail in Seattle celebrates 10 years of service next Thursday, July 18. As birthdays and anniversaries often d… Read more
Real-time train arrival information displayed at a Westlake Station sign

Real-time information upgrades coming to Link light rail stations

By John Gallagher

Link riders at every station in the system can now see real-time train arrival information from the stations’ digital signs … Read more
A group shot of the Sound Transit contingent in the 2018 Pride parade.

Inside Sound Transit: 'Representation is vital'

By Katie Metzger

As Sound Transit celebrates Pride Month, we meet Charles Benson, a project manager for light rail's East Link exte… Read more
K-9 Luna works for the King County Sheriff’s Office, Sound Transit Police Division.

Meet K-9 Luna, Sound Transit's cutest employee

By Katie Metzger

Today, many pet parents and their four-legged friends will celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day. For our hardworking K9 polic… Read more