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A small tree is planted rises from the ground with the sun in the background after being planted at a park in Shoreline.

Celebrating Earth Month 2020

By Katie Metzger

Every month is Earth Month here at Sound Transit, but April 2020 feels a bit different.   While we’re all staying ho… Read more
Dezerae Hayes is Sound Transit's Director of Tribal Relations.

Inside Sound Transit: Honoring Earth Month

By Katie Metzger

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, we introduce you to Dezerae Hayes, Sound Transit's Director of Tribal Relations… Read more
A worker in a hard hat and yellow vest rakes mulch in a wetland.

Restoring history and habitat in Shoreline

By Katie Metzger

It’s been a soggy year so far in Seattle.  We know people think it's gray here all the time, but it really has been … Read more
Map of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension and train on elevated tracks

Moving forward: Lynnwood Link moves into construction

By John Gallagher

(Editor's note: This story was originally published in January, 2019 and has been updated with new information.)

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A worker planting a new tree as part of the environmental mitigation work along the Blue Line.

Restoring and creating new wildlife habitat along East Link

By Katie Metzger

Although the Blue Line isn’t set to open until 2023, Sound Transit crews are already hard at work to… Read more