Podcasts about Sound Transit

WA man arrested in connection with White House attack plot, WA is on the brink of merging its carbon market with California and Quebec, and Sound Transit just had its busiest day ever on light rail. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sound Transit lays out next steps on the plan to eventually reach Ballard, Seattle braces for a heatwave, and fans of Mexico's national soccer team turn out at watch parties in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle residents near Aurora Avenue performed a big march demanding change as the crime crisis spirals out of control. Sound Transit might start a fare gate pilot program at select locations. President Trump raised some eyebrows with his appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of DNI. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on a crazy investigation into a high school displaying vials of testosterone for Pride Month. // Quick Hit: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says nobody deserves to be a billionaire. Trump stormed off set in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press.

4pm - Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Hopes Fade as He Slips Into Third Place // GOP cries foul in California as Pratt misses Los Angeles runoff // Senator Josh Hawley: AI Will Control Us If We Do Not Control It // Meta’s AI rules let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info // Country music star responds to allegations he used AI for latest song // Seattle’s daily light rail ridership jumps to No. 1 in U.S. // ‘Only suckers pay’: Seattle’s heated transit fares debate // Sound Transit study suggests fare gates at 14 busy stations by 2030 // It may be soon possible to get some of the benefits of sleep without having to nod off // The myth of the eight-hour sleep

6pm - I WAS THINKING: Should Voting be an Inalienable Right? // Seattle’s daily light rail ridership jumps to No. 1 in U.S. // ‘Only suckers pay’: Seattle’s heated transit fares debate // Sound Transit study suggests fare gates at 14 busy stations by 2030 // It may be soon possible to get some of the benefits of sleep without having to nod off // The myth of the eight-hour sleep

Rachel is back on the mic! She recaps her recent work travels and, as always, updates you on the news of the week.Top Stories:1. Ben & Jerry's coming to the waterfront2. Melinda French Gates joins Kraken ownership group3. Data center potentially coming to Bed Bath & Beyond space downtown4. Sound Transit pushes aside Ballard lineAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker sits on the board of Sound Transit and Pierce Transit. In this episode, we check in on what’s happening with Sound Transit, including the future of light rail connection to Tacoma. We also preview Pierce Transit, a possible ballot initiative in November, and finish up with Tacoma’s grown bike and pedestrian network. Enjoy! Links Channel 253 membership  

3pm - Breaking: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson greenlights Stadium District cameras during World Cup // Will L.A.’s homeless population move to Seattle if Spencer Pratt wins? Mayor Katie Wilson reacts // Sound Transit study suggests fare gates at 14 busy stations by 2030 // Out of the audience, into the orchestra: Aspiring musician saves the show 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle Council's push for an emergency street closure ordinance to deal with gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, fallout from the recent Sound Transit light rail decision, a shakeup in Mayor Wilson's leadership team, a vacancy in city leadership that's rankling some affordable housing providers, and a new transit ballot measure that's double the cost of its predecessor. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Senior Citizens in Capitol Hill are complaining about the chaos erupting on the streets every night. Homelessness has ticked up in Snohomish County. Seattle’s office collapse hits a trophy tower, and the price tag is brutal. // Big Local: Wild Waves in Federal Way is being replaced by the most boring thing imaginable. Police have released body cam footage of Longview Schools Superintendent Karen Cloninger’s arrest. Tacoma residents are thrilled that Sound Transit still plans to build a light rail line. // You Pick the Topic: A New York landlord is in the middle of a 9-year legal battle with a squatter.

The dream of light rail to Ballard just took a big hit. The Sound Transit Board voted last week on how to move forward with expanding the system and how to cover a $34 billion dollar budget shortfall over the next two decades. After a marathon voting session, the board moved forward with several major projects. Those include: finishing rail to Everett and Tacoma, building a West Seattle extension, adding a new station at Graham Street, and making a new line between Issaquah and Kirkland (though, the delivery target is now 2050). You may have heard the board did not, however, prioritize getting light rail to Ballard. Instead, under the new plan, the line will stop at Seattle Center. Guest: Seattle City Council Member Dan Strauss Relevant Links: The Urbanist: Sound Transit Board OKs Major ST3 Update, Casting Ballard into Limbo KUOW: Sound Transit board shelves Ballard extension, saves South Seattle stations Seattle Times: Ballard light rail idea rejected while Sound Transit OKs other lines Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! Right now, we're asking for listeners to give us a full review of the show. We want to know what you like, what you hate: Tell us your hot takes. kuow.org/feedback. Also, if you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sound transit board members made painful cuts to account for the agency’s multi-billion-dollar shortfall. Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindbloom is here to talk about which projects are still on track and which ones have been derailed. Read Mike's reporting here. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now… where I’ll interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the cascade PBS ideas festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount Get tickets to Cascade PBS’s Ideas Festival. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin on the need to pause construction on AI data centers in Seattle // Casey McNerthney on how "toy" guns are prosecuted differently than real guns // Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report with Casey McNerthney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Charlie Commentary on why members of the Sound Transit board are in control of so much tax revenue // Steven Portnoy on several legal battles for President Trump // Gee Scott on preparations for World Cup matches in Seattle

Why does Sound Transit have a massive advertising budget if it’s so deep in debt? We Heart Seattle volunteer finds homeless man living with 100 jugs of urine inside Discovery Park. Bill Maher calls out members of his own party for being too afraid to talk to people who might ask them tough questions. //  Big Local: A man in Pierce County led state troopers on a high-speed chase in a Corvette was also charged for theft of the same Corvette weeks later. A Bellevue dad invented a World Cup board game. // You Pick the Topic: Teens today are drinking less than previous generations, but not for a good reason.

On the latest episode, we cut through the fig leafs and happy talk from Sound Transit officials to lay bare the hardball political realities underlying their decision to kill the long-promised light line extension to Ballard, which has been left unfunded and postponed indefinitely. Who to blame? Erica says it is a systemic failure, pointing to ST's excessively slow, expensive, and politicized planning process, noting that it took approximately 30 years just to fund the relatively simple Graham Street Station. Sandeep argues that executives from Pierce and Snohomish County strategically outmaneuvered Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay to get their priorities addressed, at Seattle's expense. This successful political power play ensured the Everett and Tacoma segments of the Sound Transit spine were fully funded while leaving the high-ridership Ballard extension dead in the water.Can some newly passed amendments promising to explore new approaches and find cost-saving measures somehow save the Ballard line? Or is this more political "bullshit" that will not address the agency's deeply flawed and entrenched status quo institutional culture or do anything significant to mitigate the multi-billion-dollar cost overruns plaguing Sound Transit projects? Neither Erica or Sandeep see much cause for optimism, though David suggests that will largely depends on whether the County Executive and Mayor follow through and turn the heat up on Sound Transit to deliver.   The discussion then shifts to the latest "defenestration” in Mayor Katie Wilson's office, with the forced resignation of her housing and homelessness advisor Jon Grant, the latest fallout from the breakdown in relations between the mayor's office and the Council. While critics on the right claim this is evidence of chaos at the top, we all give the mayor credit for demonstrating decisive—if "cold-blooded"—leadership by prioritizing her office's performance over personal loyalty as she moves to repair the seriously frayed relationships with councilmembers. And we suggest this is an indication of a shifting power balance within the mayor's office away from activist outsiders to more experienced city hands. Our editor is Quinn Waller.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice. 

Sound Transit shelves Ballard extension, Seattle city council explores street closures to deter gun violence, and Alaska Airlines is fined for allowing intoxicated passengers on board. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sound Transit Board is voting on potential expansion as the cloud of its $34.5 billion budget deficit hangs overhead. There’s been a surprising shakeup to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s staff. The battle of lewd behavior at Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park has gone to court. // Guest: State Rep. and GOP Chair Jim Walsh says Bob Ferguson’s promise to not lower the threshold on the state income tax is baloney. // Why has the Left gotten so violent?

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Corwin Haeck reports from Longview // Everett cracks down on prostitution // Politically homeless Washingtonians // Chris Sullivan explains what Sound Transit is planning for the next 25 years // FLEX FRIDAY!!!

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ☕ Mayor Wilson, Starbucks, and business lobbying

Sound Transit is facing a $35 billion budget gap and the long-promised light rail extension to Ballard is at severe risk of being cut. Scott Kubly, former Director of Seattle's Department of Transportation, joins us to unpack how the region landed in this mess and shares a plan to cut costs and save the Ballard line.   The headline number is jaw-dropping: Sound Transit projects cost two to three times more than comparable transit built almost anywhere else on Earth. Why? Kubly walks us through the regulatory traps, the agency culture, and the political dysfunction that have made building anything in Seattle and most of urban America agonizingly slow and absurdly expensive. Kubly's solution for Seattle borrows from Copenhagen. The idea involves shorter trains, modular stations, and other fixes that could save $10 to $15 billion on the Ballard line alone and move more riders than the current plan. The question is whether anyone on the Sound Transit board is willing to listen.  Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice. 

Why does Sound Transit have a massive advertising budget if it’s so deep in debt? We Heart Seattle volunteer finds homeless man living with 100 jugs of urine inside Discovery Park. Bill Maher calls out members of his own party for being too afraid to talk to people who might ask them tough questions. // Big Local: Students at Bothell HS walked out of class today to protest the school board’s decision to end their SRO program. There are some nerds that are very upset with Funko in Everett. // You Pick the Topic: LA Mayor Karen Bass promises free teeth to meth heads.

Sound Transit’s park and ride garages are popular, especially during the morning rush. Many reach at least 90% capacity every weekday. Now the agency is trying to control the rush by implementing paid parking for some garages, with plans to expand. Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais will tell us more about Sound Transit’s plans, and what this says about our light rail system. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies, Seattle's World Cup spending, Sound Transit's failure to reach the Ballard neighborhood, a rift in Seattle City Council/Mayor relations, and a new step towards shaping Seattle's AI policy. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Sound Transit's ST3 rail program is $35 billion short — $10,294 for every person in its district. Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center breaks down the taxes, broken promises, and "strategic misrepresentation" that could soon hit Southwest Washington taxpayers funding TriMet's light rail extension into Clark County. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-its-time-to-save-taxpayers-from-sound-transits-strategic-misrepresentation/ #SoundTransit #LightRail #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Taxpayers #WashingtonState #Opinion #PublicTransit #IBR

Starbucks lays off more employees, efforts ramp up to stop Sound Transit from delaying stations in the south end, and Seattle hotels are seeing slow bookings for the World Cup. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICE gives fiery response after WA sues over blocked inspections at Tacoma facility. Magnuson and Golden Gardens parks are getting security. AOC says black people invented American democracy. This one everyday food could help prevent Alzheimer’s. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Sullivan on Mother’s Day traffic, Sound Transit inaction, and WSDOT incompetence. // Quick Hit: Lucky Strike bowling alley is being sued for being too expensive.

Republicans’ midterms got a huge boost after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrats’ redistricting scheme. Sound Transit attempts to close their massive budget deficit. // Apple’s AirPods have a new AI feature. // A new poll shows John Braun leading Marie Gluesenkamp Perez by 7 in WA-03. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s congressional office may be hemorrhaging staff at alarming rate ahead of 2026 race.  

Seattle gas prices hit all-time record overnight; Mayor Katie Wilson in hot seat after video of 77-year-old beaten in downtown Seattle goes viral // GUEST: Chris Sullivan with what's going on with the Sound Transit board // WOULD YOU RATHER

Sound Transit is rolling out free parking permits for people who carpool. Who is to blame for Spirit Airline’s demise? A UFO expert is issuing a warning about strange aircraft that are outmaneuvering the military in restricted airspace. // Big Local: Some WA schools are exploring how to employ AI in the classroom. A high school teacher in Mill Creek was hired despite disturbing text messages with a student that were sexual in nature. // You Pick the Topic: A teacher was banned for chugging gin and throwing up while on the job.

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A look at the next big bridge project between Everett and Mukilteo // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: A deep look into the earnings report from big tech companies, and how AI investments factor in // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv with an update on the war with Iran // Charlie Commentary on how Sound Transit can learn from San Francisco's transit agency // Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on the state's education budget and falling test scores // James Lynch with the a feature on the oldest Washingtonian who just passed away this month // Gee Scott on a new cell phone ban in Seattle Public Schools

Sound Transit is looking at potential cuts and readjustments to its ST3 plan. Voters approved the vision for the next phase of regional transit nearly a decade ago. But last year, Sound Transit announced it was somewhere between 30 and 40 billion dollars in the hole. At a Sound Transit retreat in March, board members were presented with the reality that they may need to drop planned stations or entire lines in Ballard, Issaquah, Everett, and Tacoma. So what happens next? And how will affected communities respond? Guest: Ryan Packer, contributing editor at The Urbanist Kristina Walker, Tacoma City Councilmember, Chair of the Sound Transit Board Rider Experience and Operations Committee, and chair of Pierce Transit Mark Mullet, Issaquah Mayor David Scott, board chair of Seattle Subway Relevant Links: The Urbanist: Three More Takeaways from a Pivotal Sound Transit Board Retreat The Urbanist: Snohomish County Has Sound Transit's Regional Rail Spine Top of Mind Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VIDEO GUEST - CHRIS “SULLY YOUR CONDUIT” SULLIVAN // Sound Transit’s ‘Sophie’s Choice’: Bleed to death or start requiring fares from riders // Harger: King County hired 30 fare enforcement officers. They worked 40K hours, issued 8 citations, and voided all of them // Meet the beta Starbucks app in ChatGPT: A new way to discover your next favorite drink // Is Starbucks breaking up with Seattle? 

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ⚔️ Progressive Democrats take on moderate incumbents

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: we take the show on the road — or rather, on the rails — recording on Sound Transit's 2 Line as we ride the world's first light rail on a floating bridge from Seattle's Northgate neighborhood to Microsoft's campus in Redmond. Along the way, we talk tech news, chat with fellow passengers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering from Sound Transit's Henry Bendon. After arriving in Redmond, we sit down with Microsoft President Brad Smith to talk about the company's two-decade role in making the Crosslake Connection a reality — and hit him with a trivia question he didn't see coming. We also discuss Anduril's autonomous warship facility on Seattle's ship canal, golf star Bryson DeChambeau's acquisition of Bellevue-based Sportsbox AI ahead of the Masters, and more. With GeekWire's John Cook, Todd Bishop, and Kurt Schlosser. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 1 and 2 Lines connected across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is looking to its next major projects. Trains to West Seattle, Ballard, and Tacoma have all been approved by voters. But it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ll get into what we know about West Seattle's light rail journey with West Seattle Blog's Tracy Record. Read some of her recent reporting on this here and here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Urbanist newsroom (Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm) discusses the big opening day for Sound Transit's crosslake 2 Line and what it means for the future of light rail expansion in the Seattle region. In a series of speeches from Sound Transit leaders, officials waxed poetic on the significance of the day and some argued it provided momentum as the agency heads into the next round of expansions, with several projects way overbudget.More than 200,000 riders piled on Link light rail during the 2 Line's March 28 opening day, which led to some long lines, especially at Judkins Park Station, where they cut the ribbon. Even with lengthy wait times, it was still good enough for the second busiest day in Link's history.This grand opening was a long time in the making. We discussed all the twists and turns over the region's history (from Forward Thrust to the Sound Transit 2 ballot measure to siting battles) to finally arrive at a light rail connection between Seattle and the Eastside.We also discussed the variety of approaches to transit-oriented development that cities along the line took, with Mercer Island the most hesitant to add housing and even fought back against state housing rules – unsuccessfully. The area around Judkins Park, meanwhile, has seen about 3,000 homes either added or in the pipeline.Finally, we discussed how the agency might solve its financial woes plaguing Sound Transit 3 projects so that the next new lines can open as soon as possible.

The Democrat-led DHS shutdown continues. Are we any closer to a deal? Sound Transit is hoping to increase their police presence for the opening of the crosslake light rail. // Why Seattle is so liberal — and why nothing seems to change it. // Tiger Woods has been arrested on suspicion of a DUI after getting in a rollover crash. 

Fresh off the big GeekWire AI summit this week, Todd and John unpack what they heard from Microsoft EVP Charles Lamanna, OpenAI applications CTO Vijaye Raji, and other speakers at the Agents of Transformation event in Seattle, presented by Accenture. The big thread: the economics of AI, from token budgets becoming a hiring negotiation point to startups running on subsidized credits that may not last. Plus, a startup founder whose engineer burned through $5,000 in AI tokens over a single weekend of vibe coding, OpenAI shutting down Sora amid $15 million-a-day processing costs, and why one panelist says the metrics most companies are tracking are "watermelon metrics" — green (profit) on the outside, red (losses) on the inside. Also: how Todd used a Claude project over several months to prep for the event, John's experience bouncing between Gemini and ChatGPT, and why the simplistic chat era may be over. And in this week's trivia: Sound Transit's light rail starts crossing Lake Washington on a floating bridge — but when did the original I-90 floating bridge open? With GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell's new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troubling transportation trend. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Scott Sistek with an extended weather forecast for the Spring // Aaron Granillo on the new sophisticated robotic pitching machine being used by the Mariners // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court considering a case that would end the counting of mail-in ballots after election day // Charlie Commentary on all of the taxpayer money poured into Sound Transit's light rail projects // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the war in Iran // Gee Scott on the next steps in the return of the Sonics

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. GUEST: Mike Lewis - Freelance Journalist RELATED LINKS: Is ICE coming to Sea-Tac Airport? Here’s what we know Kraken acquire majority stake in Climate Pledge Arena before NBA meeting Why the potential return of the Sonics to Seattle has never felt closer WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return Kevin Durant Talks LEAVING OKC Thunder & OWNING the Sonics! “It Was Time”: Dolores Huerta’s First Interview After “Devastating” Cesar Chavez Expose - Latino USA Cesar Chavez allegations remind us we must hold all abusers accountable After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition Seattle light rail is about to do something audacious and unique to transit Sound Transit's Budget-Balancing Ideas All Stop Short of Delivering Rail to Ballard Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sound Transit may cut projects as costs rise, a pregnant woman is detained by federal agents in the U-District, and Dick's Drive-In workers file a class action lawsuit. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dangerous criminals would be released early from prison under Washington Democrats bill. A restaurant owner in Seattle said he had to temporarily close due to construction at Westlake Park. A Left wing reporter claimed that Trump isn’t called racist and proceeded to get laughed at. // LongForm: GUEST: Transportation expert Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center on some new shenanigans Sound Transit is up to. // Quick Hit: Idaho House backs sweeping trans bathroom ban bill. A new poll found that the amount of US adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has exploded over the last decade and a half.

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now. But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more. Guest: Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dangerous criminals would be released early from prison under Washington Democrats bill. A restaurant owner in Seattle said he had to temporarily close due to construction at Westlake Park. A Left wing reporter claimed that Trump isn’t called racist and proceeded to get laughed at. // LongForm: GUEST: Transportation expert Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center on some new shenanigans Sound Transit is up to. // Quick Hit: Idaho House backs sweeping trans bathroom ban bill. A new poll found that the amount of US adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has exploded over the last decade and a half.

In this episode of The Urbanist Podcast, our newsroom discusses what the 2 Line opening scheduled for March 28 means for the region, and what removing former committee chair Claudia Balducci from Systems Expansions Committee and Executive Committee means for Sound Transit.Hosts Ryan Packer, Amy Sundberg, and Doug Trumm also discuss the constitutional crisis created by a Department of Homeland Security that is ignoring due process rights in its haste to execute a campaign of mass deportation. They overview what state and local officials are doing to counter illegal actions by immigration agents, and prepare for the type of invasion that Minneapolis has seen.Fresh off interviews with the two leading Seattle City Council candidates in District 5, Amy breaks down the race that could swing control of the legislative body. As immigrants, Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang have stressed the need to defend to protect at-risk communities in the face of ICE overreach.Finally, the crew each provides their top 3 destinations for visitors to the Seattle region.Note: This episode was re-uploaded on February 17 to correct an audio leveling issue at the 25-minute mark. This section should be much more audible now.

Seahawks fans are being instructed to not fly drones near Lumen Field during the NFC Championship on Sunday. Sound Transit announced a new opening date for light rail. // An anti-ICE agitator in Minnesota dared Attorney General Pam Bondi to arrest him… and he got arrested. Democrats continue to lie about the 5-year-old boy that was ‘detained’ by ICE in Minnesota. // Guest: Jason Chaffetz breaks down the SAVE Act and the zombie filibuster, and previews his new radio show starting Sunday on Seattle Red.

5pm: Top stories Recap / Updates // Sound Transit reveals start date for light rail service over I-90 // Revive I-5 woes leave commuters outraged // He Climbed a Cliff in ‘Free Solo.’ Now He’ll Try a Skyscraper. // Guest – Andy Dooley on the Hawks vs Rams game // Final Thoughts on Hawks VS Rams

A longstanding movie theater in Seattle is closing. Pioneer Square business are hoping for a boost from Seahawks playoff games. Sound Transit is installing new seats. Guest: New RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. // Big Local: Everett High School students performed a walkout to protest ICE. Thieves stole thousands worth of Pokemon cards from an Everett business. // You Pick the Topic: A UW researcher wrote a vile social media post about conservatives.