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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
Some of the 1,578 floating slabs awaiting delivery to the tunnels beneath the University of Washington

World-class engineering under ground keeps trains quiet on UW campus above

By Bruce Gray

For decades the University of Washington has been home to world-class engineering and groundbreaking innovation. Startin… Read more
A Link train pulls into Northgate Station, with green stained glass art visible on the right side of the platform.

Improving access at new light rail stations

By Katie Metzger

When the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate Stations open on Oct. 2, Link light rail will be easier to access for so many m… Read more
A graphic shows a passenger transferring from an ST Express bus to Link light rail at Northgate Station.

Big changes coming Oct. 2: what to expect when Link extends to Northgate

By Corrie Adams

When Link service to Northgate, Roosevelt and U District begins on Oct. 2, some Snohomish County&nb… Read more
A view from the Operator's cab during testing in the tunnels between University of Washington Station and Northgate Station.

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

By Zee Shaner

We’re approaching the finish line as we work to open three new stations at Northgate, Roosevelt and the U District on Octobe… Read more