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Seattle's downtown light rail service will shut down this weekend for emergency rail replacement, impacting transit between Capitol Hill and SoDo. Trains will operate every 15 minutes on limited routes, requiring transfers for downtown access. The disruption coincides with ongoing preparations for Sound Transit's service expansion.
Seattle will host a celebration for Juneteenth 2025 at Jimi Hendrix Park and the Northwest African American Museum. The event aims to honor African American history and culture through various activities and performances. Local officials encourage community participation to commemorate this significant day.
Seattle officials and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the $9.5 million Garfield Super Block project, aimed at transforming the area around Garfield High School into a community hub. The project includes a .34-mile loop path, new sports courts, and a parkour park, reflecting the history and culture of the Central District. Construction is set to begin in summer 2025, with completion expected in spring 2026.
Seattle's Downtown Ambassadors program has expanded to cover over 300 square blocks, employing 165 ambassadors who have logged nearly 283,000 hours addressing issues like homelessness and graffiti. They have removed over 1.2 million gallons of trash and 49,000 graffiti tags in the past year. Local business owners report a positive impact from the program, noting its effectiveness in cleaning up the downtown area.
A large explosion at a residence in Oak Harbor on Tuesday evening left one person unaccounted for and two others with minor injuries. The Island County Sheriff's Office reported that fire crews will monitor the scene overnight while an investigation into the explosion's cause begins.
Protests against ICE escalated in Seattle, with demonstrators blocking traffic and lighting fires. Mayor Bruce Harrell emphasized the commitment to peaceful protests, stating that the actions of a few should not overshadow the majority's intent.
Seattle officials completed a $17.45 million project to enhance Pike and Pine streets, improving connections between Capitol Hill and the waterfront. The upgrades include one-way street configurations, wider sidewalks, and protected bike lanes, part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mayor Bruce Harrell emphasized the project’s role in creating a more accessible downtown.
King County Metro plans to enhance safety for bus operators by retrofitting its fleet with larger, stronger barriers. The initiative follows a tragic incident involving the murder of a transit operator and aims to install safety partitions on all 1,400 buses. County Executive Shannon Braddock emphasizes swift action to improve transit safety.
Seattle completed an overhaul of the Pike and Pine streets, connecting Capitol Hill to the waterfront. This project aims to enhance accessibility and promote urban development. The improvements are expected to boost local businesses and community engagement.
A 49-year-old woman died after being struck by a driver while reportedly sleeping in the roadway on Boylston Avenue in Seattle. The driver remained on the scene and showed no signs of impairment. This incident marks the third pedestrian fatality in the area in June.