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Seattle · SeattlePhoto Credit: Sound Transit The opening of the full East Link Extension, connecting Seattle’s light rail system to the Eastside, has been pushed back again. The new target date is April 25, 2026, according to Sound Transit’s June 2025 System Expansion Monthly Status Report. The agency had previously projected an early 2026 start with a potential January 16 opening date. Earlier timelines targeted late 2025. The delay affects the segment of the 2…Read Article
Another Delay for East Link Light Rail: Opening Set for April 25, 2026

Bellevue, Washington · BellevuePhoto Credit: Bellevue School District The Bellevue School District is moving forward with $20 million in budget cuts for the 2025–26 school year as it works to address ongoing financial shortfalls. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki outlined the district’s fiscal situation during the August 7, 2025 school board meeting, citing years of operating costs exceeding revenue and a steady depletion of cash reserves. Since 2018, the district has consiste…Read Article