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An image on the left reflects a rendering for Pier 58's design. An image on the left is an aerial photo of Pier 58 as it exists now mid-construction. Main similarities include the shape of the pier, the jellyfish playground structure, a main plaza area in the center, and section off space on the right for the elevated lawn. The current photo does not yet show a planned tree grove and planted grass for the lawn, as depicted in the rendering.
City
Seattle Waterfront’s Pier 58 slated to open spring 2025
Equipped with a marine-themed playground, tree grove, fountain, and plaza, Pier 58’s rebuild is bringing a whole new community gathering space to Seattle’s Waterfront.
October 23, 2024 06:30 PM
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Madeline Ewing
Crews repair a pothole by smoothing asphalt on Cherry Street in Seattle, WA.
City
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presents $1.45 billion transportation levy
The new transportation levy proposal includes a $100 million budget increase from what was originally proposed in April 2024.
May 3, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The outside of the new training facility for Seattle Storm features a boxy-shaped concrete building with dark green accents sporting the team's colors. Freshly planted landscaping surrounds the building and newly planted evergreens line the way to the entrance.
Sports
An inside look at Seattle Storm’s new training facility
We got to tour the new training space for Seattle Storm members — here’s what the team’s new home has in store.
April 18, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Development
Affordable housing project slated for University District in Seattle
This affordable housing project is for a high-profile property — let’s see what’s in store.
April 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A team of Sound Transit crew stand around the new Lynnwood Station during a tour of the space. A lit-up blue, pink, and yellow hummingbird sculpture stands in the middle of a terrace near the station entrance.
Airports and Transportation
Sound Transit announces opening dates for four northern Link Light Rail stations
The Shoreline South, Shoreline North, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood light rail stations will open on August 30, 2024.
April 4, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Seattle philanthropist Richard Hedreen sits next to a painting by Cecily Brown featuring a mix of colors and broad brush strokes.
Arts
The art of giving: Seattle University receives $300 million art collection + $25 million for future museum
The donation pays tribute to Richard Hedreen’s late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Petri Hedreen, an alumna of Seattle University.
March 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of a white building with a big, purple "W" on the exterior that will be the home of a future basketball training facility at University of Washington; there are people walking and bicycling out front. You can also see the existing arena to the left of the building, as the facilities will be connected.
Sports
Hoop dreams: University of Washington’s $60 million basketball practice facility preps to break ground
After several years of planning and donations, the training facility is expected to debut during fall quarter in August 2025 — go, Huskies.
March 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
Pedestrians cross the street in the University District while a bus prepares to turn the corner. There's a bright red mural painted by Stevie Shao on one of the buildings in the background.
City
Seattle Transportation Plan heads to City Council for approval
The plan will go before City Council on Tuesday, March 5.
February 29, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A Light Rail train sits at a station near landscaping and construction above a garage on a clear, sunny day. In the background is the skyline of Bellevue, WA.
City
The Eastside’s Light Rail line plans to launch on April 27
It will run from South Bellevue to Redmond Technology.
February 16, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A rainbow appears in the sky above buildings in the downtown Seattle area with an area that has scooters and orange traffic cones
City
Seattle hops up Milken’s Best Performing Cities rankings
We’re now at No. 24, leaping up 10 spots from 2023.
February 8, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A grassy playfield sits in the middle of an urban area in the Central District, Seattle with residences and other fields around it.
City
Why the Garfield Super Block project means thinking big
The Central District’s community gathering space could be a model for the rest of Seattle.
February 6, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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