Seattle has placed four solar-powered public restrooms in Pioneer Square and SoDo ahead of the World Cup. The units are free, self-contained and will be cleaned and monitored.

A Mercer Island passenger has sued Alaska Airlines after a Seattle‑to‑Phoenix flight plunged into severe turbulence, injuring crew and leaving the passenger with lasting symptoms. The complaint cites weather warnings and tracking data.

A Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo in a wrongful-death suit tied to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash. The award includes about $21 million for pain and suffering and the family plans to seek punitive damages.

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety problems when selling jets; opening statements began in Seattle federal court as the airline seeks compensation.

WSDOT says crews finished slope-scaling above Diablo Lake and are now drilling 20–60 ft dowels to stabilize the hillside. SR 20 remains closed between mileposts 130–156 and recreation in the zone is banned.

Councilmember Dan Strauss hosts a May 11 town hall as Sound Transit weighs options that could stop the Ballard Link short of its promised terminus. The meeting is tonight at 6 p.m.

A bipartisan bill in Congress would funnel up to $550 million a year into federal ferry grants, a potential lifeline for Puget Sound commuters hit by cancellations. Supporters say the money could speed vessel replacements and terminal upgrades.

Regional agencies signed off on Bellevue’s plan to use tax‑increment financing for a $200–$225M pedestrian and bike bridge over I‑405. The City Council will vote on the ordinance on May 20.

Mayor Katie Wilson attended a packed town hall on Ballard and West Seattle light rail but declined to answer a reporter's question about transparency. The forum set up a May 7 Sound Transit review that could reshape project timelines.

SDOT plans to remove more than 50 parking spaces on 14th Ave W in Queen Anne to improve emergency access; neighbors are protesting and a community Q&A is set for Wednesday.

Pierce Transit’s 2025 annual report shows rising boardings, an 84% on-time rate, a balanced budget and the new Spanaway Transit Center.

Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses and FedEx shares slid nearly 10%, intensifying pressure on the Memphis‑based carrier ahead of a June spin‑off.

A three-semi crash and a separate collision near Winlock closed northbound I‑5 on Monday; WSDOT crews managed a diesel spill and one worker was hospitalized.