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A Link train runs on elevated tracks near Northgate Station, with a pedestrian bridge on the left and maple trees in the foreground.

Local stakeholders like Amazon help get our region on the move

By Amazon *

*Editor's note: this is a special blog post from our 1 Line extension opening sponsor partner Amazon. To see a full lis… Read more
A Sound Transit Express bus drives by the new South Bellevue light rail station.

Share your thoughts on proposed bus changes for the Eastside

By Arthur Bachus

Major changes are coming to the Eastside, with 12 new Link light rail stations opening for service in the coming years. … Read more
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Water by train - your Link to staying cool in Seattle

By Bruce Gray

Like many of you, we’ve been watching the weather and dreading another heat blob headed our way.

This one doesn't… Read more

A light rail train runs on an elevated guideway next to an apartment building.

Amazon provides $100 million to build affordable housing near Sound Transit light rail stations

By Katie Metzger

Amazon and Sound Transit today announced a partnership to speed the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable apartments n… Read more
Marlon Herrera smiles at the camera while wearing a blue beanie, teal vest and blue face mask.

Inside Sound Transit: Lifelong transit rider and community builder

By Katie Metzger

May is AAPI Heritage Month, when we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. This year, we're also re… Read more