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Op-Ed: Washington State Must Accelerate Amtrak Rail Upgrades
The Washington State Department of Transportation has a public survey out on the 2025 State Rail Plan through April 24. Let them know that improving f... (The Urbanist)4/4
Passing Through
Photography and videography by Billie Winter You’ve felt it: The chilling stillness of an empty airport terminal that should be crowded with travelers... (The Stranger)4/4
UPDATE: Flipped-car crash off northbound Highway 509
1:21 AM: The location given for this isn’t entirely clear yet but a car has flipped after going off the embankment at or near the Highway 509 ex... (West Seattle Blog)4/4
UPDATE: ‘Scenes of violence’ call in Arbor Heights = unfounded
12:52 PM: Thanks for the tips about a big police response in Arbor Heights. They’ve converged on a home in the 10400 block of California SW. SFD... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Savory Mexican Classics
Chiles en Nogada, Tacos Gobernador (Cascade PBS)4/3
Friday Roundtable: New Metro Stop Schedules
Metro has announced a new stop schedule design that will roll out over the next few weeks. This is the first redesign of Metro’s bus stop signag... (Seattle Transit Blog)4/3
Ridership Topped 200,000 on 2 Line Crosslake Connection's Opening Day
A total of 205,000 transit riders hopped on light rail trains on the first day of full 2 Line service between Seattle and the Eastside. It was the sec... (The Urbanist)4/3
This Week on PubliCola: April 4, 2026
Wilson and Zahilay Push Forward on Housing Rivera Wants to Audit HSD, and More. By Erica C. Barnett Monday, March… The post This Week on PubliCo... (PubliCola)4/4
County officials back off sales tax bump for funding rural roads
The King County Transportation District board is holding off on a plan that would bump up sales tax to pay for county roads, bridges, and safety impro... (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)4/3
FOLLOWUP: City Light’s Brace Point project now one-third complete
If you live in the Fauntleroy-area neighborhood where Seattle City Light is working on long-needed underground repairs and updates, Brace Point, you&#... (West Seattle Blog)4/4
Rachel Aflleje Is an Undisputable Champion of Comedy
Our series of interviews with this year’s Undisputed Champions of Comedy continues! Today’s comic is Rachel Aflleje, who was born and raised in Tacoma... (The Stranger)4/3
Wilson Pledges 'Taller, Denser, Faster' Housing Growth Plan
This week, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Seattle would would be taking a "taller, denser, faster" approach to its growth plan. A greatly expanded scope... (The Urbanist)4/3
How U.S. forces conduct search and rescue for downed crews
How U.S. forces conduct search and rescue for a downed combat crew (Cascade PBS)4/4
What young Republicans are saying about the Iran war
What young Republicans are saying about Trump's handling of the Iran war (Cascade PBS)4/4
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran as strikes on infrastructure expand across Mideast (Cascade PBS)4/4
Palestinians in West Bank face rising violence from Israelis
Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers (Cascade PBS)4/4
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/3/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from April 3, 2026. (Cascade PBS)4/4
News Wrap: Trump seeking $1.5T for military spending
News Wrap: Trump seeking $1.5 trillion for military spending in new budget (Cascade PBS)4/4
Candy makers change recipes as climate change hits industry
Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry (Cascade PBS)4/4
BIZNOTE: Starbird flies through permitting for Junction location
By Anne Higuera Reporting for West Seattle Blog A construction permit is now issued for a Starbird franchise in the Alaska Junction, which is likely t... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode (Cascade PBS)4/3
April: Where to Scream
Postcards4DemocracyApr 4Postcards4Democracy meets every first Saturday of the month at C&P Coffee to send postcards and letters that encourage vot... (The Stranger)4/3
Urbanist Podcast: Crosslake 2 Line Opening Extravaganza
The Urbanist newsroom discusses the big opening day for Sound Transit's crosslake 2 Line, how we got here, and what it means for the future of light r... (The Urbanist)4/3
Burl Dirkman Is an Undisputable Champion of Comedy
It’s almost here! Tomorrow night, some of Seattle’s very funniest people will perform as part of The Stranger’s annual Undisputable Champions of Comed... (The Stranger)4/3
Rivera Plays Grinch to Library Supporters, Saka Holds Committee Hostage for Extended NBA Rally
1. Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera played Grinch to library supporters earlier this week, saying she will not support any… The post Ri... (PubliCola)4/3
Trump's Iran war address leaves questions unanswered
Trump says Iran war wrapping up, but address leaves more questions than answers (Cascade PBS)4/3
Councilmember Wants “Audit of Human Services Contracts.” That’s a Big Ask.
By Erica C. Barnett City Councilmember Maritza Rivera wants the City Auditor to do an audit of all Human Services… The post Councilmember Wants ... (PubliCola)4/3
April 3, 2026
Gary Sick; Adrien Brody; Lindsey Florentino; McKay Coppins (Cascade PBS)4/3
After Bondi's ouster, who could be next?
After Bondi's ouster, who could be the next official fired by Trump? (Cascade PBS)4/3
“My Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler:” The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins
McKay Coppings discusses the popularity of online sports gambling. (Cascade PBS)4/3
Did Your Elected Representative Vote for You or Your Boss? Washington State Labor Council Releases 2026 Legislative Scorecard
After each legislative session, the Washington State Labor Council, the state branch of the national AFL-CIO trade union federation, releases a scorec... (The Stranger)4/3
Bearded Dragon Update
The bearded dragon abandoned in Discovery park survived the night, he’s with the Seattle Animal Shelter at 15th NW and Armory. They told me he would r... (Reddit)4/3
UW professor fired from director job after sending email on Iran war
A University of Washington professor said he was terminated as director of the university’s Middle East Center after he sent messages on the center’s ... (Seattle Times)4/3
A woman threw a chunk of concrete at my car window yesterday where my toddler was sitting
Yesterday I was driving to go get ice cream with my toddler after school and a woman came screaming out in the middle of the street and threw a chunk ... (r/SeattleWA)4/3
Robinhood sues WA state to block enforcement of gambling laws against prediction markets
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Mayor Wilson Says She'll Accelerate Comprehensive Plan and "Go Bigger" on Density - PubliCola
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mural on Dearborn - "Ceci n'est pas une forêt" ("This is not a forest")
There is a mural on Dearborn just west of I-5 with a picture of a forest labeled "Ceci n'est pas une forêt" ("This is not a forest"). I didn't get th... (Reddit)4/3
This is the best cola I've had in a long time. Found at Gyro Sababa northgate (Salam Cola)
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SGN:: A text campaign to veto the 2026 Snohomish Pride parade launches before city council permit vote
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Encampment returns to South Lake Union corner that city has kept clear for years
The final straw came in August of 2023 when a massive fire ripped through the encampment, prompting evacuations and closing down access to I-5. Paris... (KOMO News)4/3
Best shelter(s) to surrender cats 🐱??!!
Which shelters in Seattle or king county are the safest and most caring for cats? My family has to surrender/rehome our cats (there's one bonded pair ... (r/Seattle)4/4
mural on Dearborn - "Ceci n'est pas une forêt" ("This is not a forest")
There is a mural on Dearborn just west of I-5 with a picture of a forest labeled "Ceci n'est pas une forêt" ("This is not a forest"). I didn't get th... (Reddit)4/3
North QA by SPU stinks like doodoo right now
Straight up, it smells like a septic truck tipped over. Strongly. I know Nickerson down by campus stinks on hot days but I know that stench. This is d... (r/Seattle)4/4
"Find It, Fix It" report has vanished from the system
I filed a "find it, fix it" report on March 28 at 3pm. For several days it showed in the app under "Submitted by You". But a few days ago it vanished ... (r/Seattle)4/4
SURVEY: Sound Transit is asking for your priorities in bridging $34 billion gap
With major decisionmaking just months or maybe even weeks away, Sound Transit has just launched a survey asking for your priorities regarding what to ... (West Seattle Blog)4/4
I Saw U: Catching a Bouquet of Parsley, Riding the Light Rail After the Torrent Game, and Returning My Lost Wallet
Kerchief-wearing brunette at the Sunset 3/31I complimented your outfit and was going to talk to you after the Tara Clerkin Trio finished but you left ... (The Stranger)4/3
Ryan Packer: Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine just announced that 205,000 riders boarded trains on the opening day of the Crosslake Connection, a number that's second only to the Super Bowl Parade.
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Man looking at his phone while standing on train platform suffers every commuter's worst nightmare at hands of vile stranger who was watching him from behind elevator
***Melendez was also charged with fourth-degree assault in 2017, but was never convicted, according to prosecutors.*** ***There has been an active w... (dailymail.co.uk)4/3
OneBusAway green time errors
Has anyone noticed OneBusAway being off lately? For the last 2 weeks the green colored times at my #8 stop have been off by as much as 9 minutes from ... (r/Seattle)4/3
The Egyptian Will Reopen This Month for a Latin American Punk Film Festival Put On by a Puppet Company
Right now, the Egyptian Theater feels a bit like the doors to the Oz’s Emerald City, with a mustached doorman telling us reporters to get the hell out... (The Stranger)4/3
Happening now: trans rights chalking event in front of Federal building on 2nd
Event started at 6, looks like about 80 people currently, I think there will be speakers and a march and the whole event will wrap up between 8 and 9. (Reddit)4/4
911 | SPD investigating 16th Ave stabbing — UPDATE: Garfield bomb threat
See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering wha... (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)4/3
Ticket Alert: Weezer, Muse, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
These newly announced shows are coming for your paycheck. Alt rockers Weezer welcome fans to The Gathering, featuring special guests the Shins and Sil... (The Stranger)4/2
Seattle Public Schools’ new superintendent comes here on second-to-last stop of community-engagement tour
(Photos by Chi Krneta unless otherwise credited) By Torin Record-Sand Reporting for West Seattle Blog Tuesday night brought new Seattle Public Schools... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Hiawatha Housewarming showcases center’s past and future
(WSB photos) A month and a half after Hiawatha Community Center reopened following a six-year shutdown, today you’re invited to visit for today&... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Apr 3–5, 2026
Happy Easter weekend to those who celebrate! Get into the spring spirit with cheap and cheerful events from Sakura Matsuri to Comet Tavern’s Spr... (The Stranger)4/3
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday info + cams
8:49 AM: Thanks for the tip. 35th/Henderson traffic light is malfunctioning; texter says most drivers are, appropriately, treating it as an all-way st... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
YOU CAN HELP: Two ways to support West Seattle Food Bank right now
Those are bags of food awaiting home delivery to West Seattle Food Bank clients who can’t get to the WSFB in person. Right now there are two way... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Op-Ed: Help Us Fight for the Bold Housing Plan Seattle Deserves
Join advocates for a housing rally at noon Monday, April 6th before City Council’s first public hearing on Phase 2 of Seattle’s growth plan. Here’s ho... (The Urbanist)4/3
Wilson announces plan to speed up Seattle ‘taller and denser’ zoning changes
In one of the clearest statements of her urbanist bonafides yet, Mayor Katie Wilson has announced an “accelerated approach” to pounding ou... (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)4/3
WEST SEATTLE SCENE: ‘First Fridays’ return to Highland Park Improvement Club
While continuing to raise money for the rebuild of their fire-gutted ex-HQ, Highland Park Improvement Club is also continuing to find creative ways to... (West Seattle Blog)4/4
PHOTOS: West Seattle HS vs. Chief Sealth IHS = high-scoring softball showdown
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG West Seattle High School faculty ran the bases at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex on Thursday afte... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Sweet and Savory Brunch
Conchas, Skillet Eggs Sardou; egg substitutes (Cascade PBS)4/3
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2026 registration: Day 2 milestone
On night two of registration for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2026, we are already up to 100 sales – a bit ahead of the pace from last... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Stolen Bonsai from West Seattle
Hey neighbors, Unfortunately, a couple of my bonsai went missing from our yard last night, likely in the very early morning. These were very special ... (Reddit)4/3
Michou Deli in Pike Place will be closing this weekend
Friend sent this our local group chat today. (Reddit)4/2
Seattle jobless rate keeps climbing
***Seattle's unemployment rate is higher than the state's — a rare reversal for the region's job market.*** ***The big picture: Seattle's unemploymen... (Axios)4/3
Does Seattle have a street light repair problem?
I reported an outage and then went to the repair tracker to discover…. Literally so much yellow. Is this normal? (Reddit)4/3
Probably the coolest Seattle museum no one has heard of, the Last Resort Fire Department museum at the magnificent 1928 Art Deco SFD Station 10/Headquarters building in Pioneer Square, Second at Main Streets, one block north of the Klondike Gold Rush museum. Open Thursdays 11am to 3pm:
Museum features the Seattle Fire Department's first engine, the 1834 hand engine Sacramento, acquired 1876 when Seattle's first volunteer fire fightin... (Reddit)4/3
Seattle King County Clinic
Hi friends! I wanted to share info about the Seattle King County Clinic happening at Seattle Center in a few weeks. This is a 4-day, no-cost clinic w... (r/Seattle)4/3
WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: Today’s egg-hunt lineup, plus 36 other notes
(Rainbow photographed this past Thursday by Jerry Simmons) We start today’s highlights with the Saturday egg hunts: DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER (4... (West Seattle Blog)4/4
HPIC’s First Fridays, Fish Stick Day, ‘Sound of Music,’ Hiawatha Housewarming, baseball showdown, more for your West Seattle Friday
(Photo by Jerry Simmons) Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: HOLY WEEK SERVICES... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Westside Neighbors Shelter starts temporary closure sooner than first scheduled
(WSB file photo) After today, the Westside Neighbors Shelter in The Triangle will be closed for several weeks of work. That’s sooner than first ... (West Seattle Blog)4/3
Slog AM: UW Wartime Censorship, a Bundy Victim Identified, and Microsoft Outlook Errors Go to the Moon
UW Removes Iranian Professor: Iranian-American professor Aria Fani, got a call from Jackson School of International Studies director Daniel Hoffman la... (The Stranger)4/3
Brooks and Capehart on the cost of war and Trump's strategy
Brooks and Capehart on the cost of the Iran war and Trump's strategy (Cascade PBS)4/4
KUOW - Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change
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Lost Wallet at Artwalk
Trying to get a message to someone that was at April’s Pioneer Square Artwalk. All I know is his name is Ken from Magnolia. He found my wallet, Uber’d... (r/SeattleWA)4/3
Bearded dragon (?) in Discovery Park
Just came across this reptile in Discovery Park. A bearded dragon, I think? Looks like someone lost or dumped a pet. They're very still, and it's un... (Reddit)4/3
Did you lose your nice sun glasses in discovery park?
Long shot, but found some nice sun glasses around 4pm on the discovery park loop trail. DM me with a description of the sun glasses if they're yours. (r/Seattle)4/4
Alert: T Line Maintenance This Week
The Link T Line in Tacoma will be closed and replaced by free shuttle buses between 6pm on Monday (April 6) until the start of service on Friday (Apri... (Seattle Transit Blog)4/4