Sen. Ted Budd visited Duke Energy’s Roxboro plant as the utility moves ahead with hydrogen‑capable combined‑cycle units in Person County to bolster grid reliability.

Qantas says Project Sunrise will link Sydney and JFK nonstop in 2027 aboard custom A350s, promising up to 22 hours aloft and a mid‑cabin Wellbeing Zone.

A privately funded Elliott Bay greenway will soft‑launch Friday between Blanchard and Wall streets, offering a new detour and a preview of waterfront upgrades ahead of the World Cup.

Mount Auburn Street reopened on April 17 after nearly a year of closures tied to the Riverview Condominiums demolition. Cleanup and traffic restoration will continue.

Multi‑day May outages will hit the Red, Green and Blue lines plus several commuter‑rail routes; shuttle buses, free ferries and longer trips are planned.

DeKalb hired a consultant to study whether Metra service can be extended from Elburn into the city. The work is funded by a $400K IDOT grant plus a $100K local match.

Pierce County officials told Sound Transit to keep the Tacoma Dome light‑rail promise as the agency confronts a roughly $34 billion affordability gap. Local leaders say delays or cuts would hurt riders and the regional hub.

On‑demand ASL interpreters and indoor maps are spreading across Port Authority hubs to help deaf travelers navigate busy terminals.

Councilmember Rob Saka has asked the City Auditor to review Seattle's Vision Zero program amid concerns the city is falling short of its 2030 goal. SDOT will present 2025 safety data as the council weighs next steps.

A hydraulic leak on Runway 27 prompted a ground stop at Philadelphia International, halting some evening arrivals. No injuries were reported and crews are assessing the aircraft.

The TWDB approved $5 million to replace failing mains, add meters and hydrants in Homestead Meadows North to cut chronic leaks and lost water.

SacRT says a bus bridge is in place on the Gold Line after a car went around crossing gates and struck a Folsom‑bound train. Shuttle buses are serving Mather Field/Mills to Sunrise and delays are expected.

UTA warned late Thursday that FrontRunner would face delays after a train vs vehicle incident; riders should check live alerts.