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Sound Transit is reviewing ways to cut costs on the West Seattle Link extension after updated forecasts raised project expenses, according to a Officials are evaluating adjustments that could cut the project’s cost by roughly $2 billion while maintaining reliable light rail service.
Proposed measures, including station redesigns and track realignments, aim to balance fiscal responsibility while minimizing impacts on residents and local businesses. 'We want to deliver for you': Bellevue police light rail unit gears up for Crosslake Connection opening Light rail between Angle Lake and Federal Way to be shut down for repairs, Sound Transit blames copper wire theft Next steps include presenting the proposed cost-saving strategies to the Sound Transit Board for consideration, with final decisions expected in May 2026. In addition, community engagement opportunities are planned, including a West Seattle Light Rail Forum on April 1 at the Youngtown Cultural Arts Center. Sound Transit emphasizes that all updates are part of its goal to advance the project efficiently while protecting community priorities, minimizing displacement, and keeping construction on schedule.Icy roads cause jackknifed semi truck, WB I-90 closure near Easton Travelers on I-90 face delays due to a jackknifed semi blocking the westbound lane at milepost 70 near Snoqualmie Pass.Spinouts, collisions shut down EB I-90 near Snoqualmie PassLight snow in WA lowlands creates slushy Friday morning commuteChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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