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An aerial shot of the I-90 East Channel Bridge between Mercer Island and Bellevue. Cars and a Link light rail train cross the bridge on a sunny day.

Fresh pics: Milestones reached on Eastside light rail projects

By Katie Metzger

Crews have been hard at work on the Link light rail extensions that will further connect the Eastside with the rest of the r… Read more
Cartoon characters of a vampire, ghost, witch, mummy and Frankenstein's monster

Have a spook-tacular Halloween with these rider etiquette tips

By Alan Yamamoto

Want to be a fang-tastic rider? Just follow a few simple tips so everyone can have a boo-tiful experience.Find more informat… Read more
Lynnwood Link Extension

Stepping up our game

By John Gallagher

As we open more line extensions and move forward with the work on our ST3 projects, Sound Transit is entering a new stage in… Read more
The entrance to the parking garage at Marymoor Village Station

A behind-the-scenes update on Link construction

By Sound Transit

It’s been a big year for light rail lovers across the region, with three Link extensions opening within 12 months. Betw… Read more
Danny Melbihess wears a black T-shirt and hat and smiles with a piece of colorful graffiti-style art in the background

Writing on the wall: Capitol Hill Station welcomes a new style of art

By Katie Metzger

Sometimes the only way to mitigate graffiti is to embrace it.  At least, that’s the idea behind a new art installation … Read more