Federal and state projections show Washington traffic deaths fell in 2025. Officials credit stepped‑up enforcement, safety tech and street‑design changes for the reversal.

Delta and Amazon say Amazon Leo will bring gigabit‑class satellite internet to an initial 500 Delta planes starting in 2028, promising smoother streaming and new Delta Sync features.

A two-way protected bike lane on Yesler Way is open, linking the waterfront with downtown and ferry access while changing parking and loading patterns.

A viral clip shows a dog sprinting across Sea‑Tac’s tarmac in January before airport crews and the owner secured it. Airport officials say escapes are rare.

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Sound Transit will hold a West Seattle forum this Wednesday to outline cost-saving options and answer community questions. The session follows a Sound Transit retreat that laid out multiple approaches to close a major funding gap.

Horizon Air will close its Medford crew base in Q2 2026, relocating about 78 pilots and flight attendants while airport officials say scheduled flights should continue.

Neighbors packed an HPAC meeting to press SDOT over plans to remove the downhill lane of Highland Park Way for a protected bike or multi‑use path.

Metro will add earlier, later and more frequent buses and let riders board through any door starting this Saturday. Key route and payment changes are listed.

Cathay Pacific will resume nonstop Seattle–Hong Kong flights on March 30, 2026, operating five weekly A350 roundtrips and restoring Sea‑Tac’s direct link to Hong Kong.

Amtrak is consolidating Empire Builder onboard staffing in Chicago, prompting anxiety among Seattle crews as new Airo trains and yard upgrades approach. Local workers say the move could reshape seniority and overnight logistics.

A Seattle rider says he stopped a runaway King County Metro bus after the driver collapsed; Metro says it is assisting his recovery through the county claims process.

Seattle utilities are expanding demand‑response programs that let them adjust smart thermostats and water heaters to shave peak loads and lower wholesale costs. Pilots show some savings but also customer pushback.

A water main break near Houser Way and 200 Mill Ave S forced evacuations and closed a stretch of Houser Way N, prompting detours while crews assess damage.