Civics and Culture

From the Driver’s Seat: Tips and More for Operators, 2019 edition

I don't know how many operators read The Urbanist, but I know most of us here will at least find this material interesting. And I...

Seattle Initiative 124: What It’s About

In the fall, Seattle voters will see a workplace safety, security, and health initiative on their November ballot. The measure, known as Initiative 124-Seattle Protects...

House Transportation Committee Returns Threat of Massive $2.1 Billion Cut to ST3

This morning, the Washington State House Transportation Committee took up consideration of Senate Bill 5955, a bill to modify the calculation method for car...

MidTown Center Deal Emerges With 20% Africatown Stake

The fate of much disputed MidTown Center may finally be decided. Lake Union Partners closed the deal yesterday on the coveted property with a $23.25...

Merry Xmas Seattle, King County Got You A New Youth Jail

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection (SDCI) is expected to release its permitting decision on the King County Children And Family Justice Center...

Islamofriendlia

What I like What you like Why can't we both be right? -Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes -- I'm wandering around outside my bus at the Rainier and Henderson terminal....

Back Door Man

A figure slips on through the back door at outbound 12th and Jackson, against the rules. Maybe he's doing it in loving memory of...

Sunday Video: UK to Hong Kong by Train

https://youtu.be/G8B1PSimxU0 A British family travels exclusively by train from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong. Along the way, they make stops for a bit of...