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Three construction workers in lifts shine lights on the underside of a large concrete girder. Photo was taken at night.

Lynnwood Link reaches another milestone

By Katie Metzger

Civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension is now 25 percent complete, marking a major milestone. It's hard to bel… Read more
On a sunny day, three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats walk along the platform at Overlake Village Station, which is still under construction

Four-year light rail outlook: where are we now, and where are we going?

By Katie Metzger

Well, we made it. The election is (almost) over. If you don't have your ballot turned in yet, check out this story wit… Read more
A man in an orange vest stands in front of a drilling rig, with buildings in downtown Seattle in the background.

Painting an underground picture

By Katie Metzger

With all of the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it can be difficult to look 10 days into the future, let alone 10-plus years… Read more
A light rail guideway is under construction next to I-5.

Fresh pics: Lifting Lynnwood Link into place

By Katie Metzger

Anyone who travels along I-5 has seen the remarkable changes to the landscape being made as Sound Transit construction … Read more
Two men in hard hats reach over a drafting table to work on a construction project inside a classroom-type setting.

Be part of rebuilding our region’s economy

By Katie Metzger

In so many ways, COVID-19 has made us pause and contemplate what the future will look like. At Sound Transit, our missio… Read more