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Gov. Bob Ferguson@governorferguson.bsky.social

Breaking ground today on a transformational project at Mount Baker — more than 400 units of housing and a new early learning center, right next to the light rail station. We need more housing in Washington state, and we're excited to be a partner in making it happen.

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Love to enjoy a coffee at the crossroads of two of Seattle's busiest bikeways.

jseattle@jseattle.bsky.social

‘Abandoned by the city’ — Letter calls for more maintenance and outreach resources as disorder at Cal Anderson Park causes ‘trickle-down effect’

dlvr.it‘Abandoned by the city’ — Letter calls for more maintenance and outreach resources as disorder at Cal Anderson Park causes ‘trickle-down effect’A group of Capitol Hill business leaders, residents, and the Cal Anderson Park Alliance sent a joint letter to Mayor Katie Wilson, the Seattle City Council, and Seattle Parks and Recreation calling for new solutions following a summer marked by … Continue reading →

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Next week the City of Kirkland is poised to advance a rebrand for the neighborhood around its forthcoming inline BRT station at I-405 and NE 85th St, as "the Rise District." Also in contention: the Forge District and the Union District.

Push The Needle@pushtheneedle.bsky.social

This building in the heart of downtown is half empty and just sold for an -87% loss. What can you do with it?

Conor Sen@conorsen.bsky.social

Seattle and Los Angeles rents are still falling but Boise and Reno are lighting up (September Apartment List data just came out):

Cars in Bike Lanes Seattle@seattle.carinbikelane.com

1 car Date: 9/23/2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: 8th Avenue & Bell Street GPS: 47.61776, -122.34 Submission

Qagggy!@qagggy.bsky.social

When did the City Hall fountain get fixed? I don’t recall this ever working.

Gordon Padelford@gordonofseattle.bsky.social

Stone Way not having even a painted downhill bike lane is a huge missing piece of Seattle‘s bike network. Stone provides a critical connection between Fremont, Wallingford and Green Lake

Nick@nicksattele.bsky.social

I’m excited pinehurst station is opening but did anyone ever figure out why it’s like the most expensive train station in the world?

jseattle@jseattle.bsky.social

Building issues and lost leases abruptly darken Capitol Hill block home to Rione XIII, Rubinstein Bagels, and Bar Vacilando

dlvr.itBuilding issues and lost leases abruptly darken Capitol Hill block home to Rione XIII, Rubinstein Bagels, and Bar VacilandoThe crumbling bricks of a 1922-era Capitol Hill building appear to be part of the story behind the sudden closure of three neighboring 15th Ave E businesses. The corner’s Rione XIII Italian restaurant and its sibling Rubinstein Bagels shop are … Continue reading →

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Seattle Council chambers are packed this afternoon with folks providing testimony in favor of Dionne Foster's proposal to temporarily lower Mandatory Housing Affordability fees. Construction workers are speaking alongside housing developers advocating for getting projects back in the pipeline.

Chris Daniels@chrisdaniels.bsky.social

NEW: Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, Alaska Airlines, other major employers call for Seattle public safety improvements komonews.com/news/local/m...

komonews.comMicrosoft, Starbucks, Costco, Alaska Airlines call for Seattle public safety improvementsDozens of Seattle-area business leaders are calling on Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council to adopt a 100-day public safety action plan and more.

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

The utility closure around 12th and Pike right now seems like a major lost opportunity for street activation. It could be a mini version of the Pride weekend street closures. The street is SO quiet without through traffic on 12th.

Qagggy!@qagggy.bsky.social

We had an Interim SDOT Director under Harrell for 11 months and now we've had an Acting SDOT Director under Wilson for 8 months. The sooner we get a permanent Director, the sooner they can align the organization to enact a bold and progressive agenda under @mayor.seattle.gov.

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Never a dull moment on Link: 1 Line trains were disrupted a bit ago after someone entered the trackway at Mountlake Terrace Station. The system should be getting back to normal pretty soon.

Seattle Department of Transportation@transportation.seattle.gov

Additional paving and maintenance work on the Ship Canal Trail from 13th Ave W to the Fremont Bridge will follow next week. Details to come.

Seattle Department of Transportation@transportation.seattle.gov

Ship Canal Trail repairs in Interbay: August 27-31. We will repave sections of the Ship Canal Trail in Interbay starting Thursday, August 27. Detour info: trail users cross at the traffic signal at 19th Ave W and reconnect with the trail via the underpass near 16th Ave W.

jseattle@jseattle.bsky.social

Someone just suggest an addition to the job description: “if you suck at your job, you’ll be eligible for a $750k payout at 18 months of being on the job. try not to suck.”

Michael Smith@mesmith35673.bsky.social

Exterior view of @qagggy.bsky.social’s bus:

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Am I in Chicago? Yes. Am I watching the SDOT traffic cameras to see how the Denny bus lanes are doing? Also yes.

Doug Trumm@metropolitanglide.bsky.social

Huge turnout with a ton of safe streets advocates and City dignitaries here.

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org

At a press event in Columbia City, Mayor Katie Wilson announced an executive order streamlining housing permitting by creating an interdepartmental team at the City and an ombudsman overseeing efforts.

David Kroman@kromandavid.bsky.social

My final Seattle Times story ran today and is about how rich neighborhoods’ push for underground power cables in the 1960s/70s has become a $3 billion problem for all of us today. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comFixing Seattle’s power outages continues a 1960s class divideDecaying electrical cables, buried in the 1960s to beautify some of Seattle’s wealthiest neighborhoods, are the cause of the city’s long power outages.

Seattle Streets Alliance@streetsalliance.bsky.social

Great day at Google’s Commute Expo in SLU. We met Google employees, discussed Streets Alliance’s efforts for safer streets, and connected with potential volunteers and advocates. Thanks to everyone who visited our table—and to Google for bringing the community together!

Asher@asher755.bsky.social

I’m sorry but until there’s some actual examples of this at scale this is just some slop policy IMO.