Seattle Residents Face 4.5% Increase in Electricity Rates as City Light Adjusts for Higher Demand
Seattle City Light raised electricity rates by 4.5% starting January 1, 2024, affecting monthly bills, with additional surcharges in place until 2025. Assistance programs are available for those in need.
Seattle's Culture Connector Streetcar Project to Boost Downtown Access with $410 Million Budget and 7-Year Timeline
The Seattle Department of Transportation outlined the updated plans and increased costs for the Culture Connector streetcar project, aiming to enhance downtown connectivity and support Mayor Harrell's arts hub vision.
Seattle Traffic Alert: Weekend Road Closures for 'Revive I-5' and Other Maintenance Work
Seattle faces traffic disruptions due to the "Revive I-5" project and other roadwork, affecting southbound I-5 lanes, the SR 520 Trail, Montlake Boulevard, and eastbound I-90 lanes, with various ramp and lane closures throughout the weekend.
Sound Transit Closes Seattle's U-District Station During Pro-Palestine Demonstration for Safety
Sound Transit closed the U-District Link light rail station on Saturday evening due to a pro-Palestine protest for safety reasons, using shuttle buses as an alternative for affected passengers.












