Yearly Archives: 2024

Op-Ed: Neighbors Feel Loss of Deleted Route 20 Bus

King County Metro deleted the Route 20 bus in September without full replacement service. Residents along the route are mourning the loss and asking for more service.

Seattle Voters Approve $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy

Passage of Seattle's transportation levy was all but assured Tuesday night, after initial returns showed two-thirds of voters in support.
The Space Needle peeks over the top of midrise rooftops

Join The Urbanist for Our Monthly Meetup on November 19th

The Urbanist next monthly meetup is Tuesday, November 19th at TeKu Tavern + Cafe in Seattle from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Early Washington State Election Results Are Favorable for Progressives

Progressives are off to a fast start in Washington state early returns. All four Republican-backed statewide initiative repealing progressive legislation are in trouble. Urbanist-endorsed Shaun Scott and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are up big, and urbanist Ryan Mello has a lead in the Pierce County Executive race.

What’s at Stake in Seattle and Washington State Elections

Election Day 2024 is upon us, and the outcome will have a huge impact on the lives of residents in Seattle and Washington state. Here's a quick rundown of what's on the ballot and what the outcome could mean.

Sleepy Bainbridge Island Decides How To Grow Up

Bainbridge Island and its picturesque downtown of Winslow is poised to see significant changes thanks to new state laws, as the Bainbridge council grapples with how to plan housing growth for the coming decades.

Sunday Video: Replacing I-5 Lanes with Cascadia High Speed Rail

Lucid Stew's "Taking Back The Streets Cascadia Edition" analyzes the idea of repurposing I-5 lanes to create a high speed rail line between Eugene and Vancouver, BC, connecting Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, and a handful of other cities along the way. A two-hour trip from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver, BC would be possible.

Progressive PAC Helps Rinck Keep Fundraising Pace in Seattle Council Race

A pro-Woo PAC pumped $70,000 into the race Friday as a last ditch effort to swing the election. So far, Alexis Mercedes Rinck had been able to keep pace, with help from the Progressive People Power PAC.