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Two Link trains zoom through U District Station.

Expanded Link runs on 100 percent green energy

By Katie Metzger

When you take light rail or any mode of public transit, you're helping to reduce pollution and make our communities hea… Read more
A phone screen shows an image that reads 'Welcome' and 'Station exploration.'

Explore new stations and win prizes with scavenger hunt

By Katie Metzger

Opening month for the new Northgate, Roosevelt and U District Stations is drawing to a close. We're still riding the wave… Read more
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
Sound Transit board members cut the teal ribbon to open Northgate Station as confetti flies.

Northgate is officially open! What now?

By Katie Metzger

The new Northgate, Roosevelt and U District Link light rail stations opened Oct. 2, and we had a great day celebrating with … Read more
Roosevelt neighborhood activist Jim O'Halloran smiles for a photo at Roosevelt Station

Making connections: Roosevelt Station advocate to celebrate almost 20 years of work

By Bruce Gray

Roosevelt neighborhood leader Jim O'Halloran didn't pour the concrete at the bottom of Roosevelt Station, but in his own way… Read more