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.
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.
Seattle Commuters Face Slowdown with Sound Transit Link Light Rail Service Cutbacks Until February 4
Seattle's Link light rail will experience service cuts due to maintenance, with weekday trains running every 26 minutes until February 4. Shuttle buses will replace trains on weekends between Capitol Hill and SODO.




