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New ORCA features next year: Open Payments and 3-Day PugetPass

Seattle Transit Blog 12/22 11:00P Nathan Dickey

ORCA cards came to Google Wallet in 2024, but there is no update on when the cards will come to Apple Wallet. Image courtesy of ORCA. More fare payment options are coming to ORCA in 2026, both...

Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops

My Edmonds News (Public Safety) 12/22 5:01A Nick Ng

Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows. Washington State Patrol’s total traffic stops statewide dropped slightly in 2024, but...

The Fremont Bridge Should be Car-free

Seattle Transit Blog 12/21 11:00P Michael Smith

The Fremont Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that connects Fremont and Queen Anne. Opened in 1917, the bridge served as the sole link across the Fremont Cut for 15 years. When the George...

Alerted by My Edmonds News, Rick Steves purchases property to maintain Jean Kim Foundation Lynnwood...

Shoreline Area News 12/21 1:20A DKH

Rick Steves, left, and Jean Kim Foundation Executive Director Sandra Mears on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the hygiene center in Lynnwood. Photos by Angelica Relente in My...

Trains Per Hour in the Downtown Tunnel

Seattle Transit Blog 12/20 8:46P Mike Orr

How many trains per hour can fit into one downtown tunnel, both currently and with tunnel upgrades? Sound Transit s current ceiling is 20 trains per hour, or one every 3...

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County Council Corner: Remaining resilient as flood recovery continues

My Edmonds News (Columns) 12/23 4:22A MyEdmondsNews

Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers affecting our region. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Dec. 15-21 and beyond

My Edmonds News (Columns) 12/15 3:32A Rory Graves

Finding Light in the Storm This week has been a reminder of the terrifying power of nature. This past week s atmospheric river — a concentrated flow of moisture from the [ ]

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Teriyaki Madness Closes Out 2025 with Record Growth, National Recognition and a Whole Lot of...

Restaurant News 12/17 8:29A RestaurantNews.com

Fast casual teriyaki franchise hits major milestones, racks up industry accolades and charges into 2026 with 200 shops Denver, CO  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Teriyaki Madness...

Restaurant Franchise News from Bread & Vine, Huckleberry’s, Juici Patties, and More!

Restaurant News 12/16 1:22A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Bread & Vine, Huckleberry s Breakfast & Lunch, Juici Patties, Pepper Lunch, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Teriyaki Madness,...

Bobby’s Burgers and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/14 11:54P RestaurantNews.com

Bobby s Burgers, Bread & Vine, Yum! Brands, Huckleberry s, and Feng Cha lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending December 14, 2025.   1) Bobby s Burgers by...

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi Unveils “Havana Nights,” an Elevated All-Inclusive NYE Experience Above...

EatSeattle 12/11 7:26P Charles Koh

As Seattle’s dining scene gears up for another spectacular New Year’s Eve, Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is setting the bar sky-high—literally. The Bellevue penthouse restaurant announces Havana Nights ,...

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Sets New Year’s Eve Glice Skating and Late-Night Dining at Water’s...

EatSeattle 12/11 7:00P Charles Koh

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, an upscale resort-style hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Washington, announces its lineup of New Year’s Eve experiences for hotel guests and...

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U.S. Attorney’s Office, 24-Hour Fitness resolve allegations it violated the Americans with...

My Edmonds News (Health) 12/16 8:04A MyEdmondsNews

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington and 24-Hour Fitness this week resolved allegations the exercise facility business failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act...

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