Downtown Issaquah leaders say the South Kirkland–Issaquah Link could be delayed or cut as Sound Transit grapples with a multi‑billion funding gap. A community meeting is set for next week.

Crews poured concrete at Roosevelt Way NE & NE 125th as SDOT advances a roundabout and protected bike and bus upgrades tied to the Pinehurst light‑rail stop. Progress photos show the new island, medians and curb work.

A high‑speed stop on I‑5 near Port of Tacoma Road ended in a crash and a four‑mile morning backup. Authorities arrested a suspect on eluding and DUI suspicions.

Seattle plans temporary protective barriers at Pike Place Market this spring to protect pedestrians during the 2026 World Cup. The move grows from last year’s pilot and will be tested over the summer.

Community Transit is buying the Evergreen Goodwill outlet in south Everett for about $25M. The outlet will stay open under a lease while the agency plans to use the site.

WSDOT is modeling how grain, wood and fertilizer would move if the Lower Snake River dams were removed, testing rail, terminal and truck alternatives for eastern Washington.

A new Renton Transit Center will anchor Sound Transit’s Stride S1 and host the agency’s first battery‑electric double‑decker buses, with service targeted for 2028.

Redmond will pilot speed-safety cameras at three school zones this year with a 45-day warning period before fines begin. City officials say revenues will fund safety upgrades.

WSDOT plans a roundabout at SR 305 and High School Road and will host an open house next Wednesday to gather public feedback.

Tacoma announces street closures starting February 9 due to Residential Street Restoration Program maintenance, affecting South 4th, 5th, and 7th Streets until mid-March.

WSDOT completed major construction on US 101 to improve fish movement, replacing barriers with bridges and culverts, enhancing habitat across six locations.

Sea‑Tac opened refreshed ticketing and security areas this week as part of a $546M terminal overhaul; more phased work will continue through 2026.

Sound Transit will test soils at Interbay Golf Center starting Feb. 2, prompting weekday schedule changes while the range and café stay open on weekends.