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Seattle opens residential areas to small cafes, corner markets

New zoning rules aim to boost walkability and support local shops across Seattle neighborhoods.

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Seattle now allows small cafes and markets throughout residential neighborhoods, ending decades-old zoning rules that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largely banned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/02/10/neighborhood-cafe-law-washington-state" data-vars-content-id="692b0cd2-15f9-49ba-bd6c-109786ba15c5" data-vars-headline="Seattle opens residential areas to small cafes, corner markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/02/10/neighborhood-cafe-law-washington-state" target="_self">largely banned</a> new businesses in those areas.Why it matters: The goal is to create walkable neighborhoods where people can buy groceries, grab a bite to eat or run errands on foot — a strategy that also helps support small local retailers, Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth told Axios.

Washington eyes limits on license plate data

The bipartisan bill would require agencies to delete most plate scans within 21 days.

Washington state lawmakers are advancing a bill that would set the state&#x27;s first ground rules for regulating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="automated license plate readers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" target="_self">automated license plate readers</a> (ALPR).Why it matters: Washington has positioned itself as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safe haven" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">safe haven</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" target="_self">immigrants</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abortion patients" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" target="_self">abortion patients</a> and those seeking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gender-affirming care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" target="_self">gender-affirming care</a>, but privacy advocates warn these protections and others <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can ring hollow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">can ring hollow</a> when surveillance data is tapped by federal or out-of-state agencies.

Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win

The Seattle Torrent captain's 15th Olympic goal tied the game and helped lift the U.S. past Canada.

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Seattle Torrent captain <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hilary Knight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" target="_self">Hilary Knight</a> set two U.S. Olympic records Thursday while leading the U.S. women&#x27;s hockey team to a gold medal win over Canada.Zoom in: Knight, Team USA&#x27;s captain, scored a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late tying goal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" target="_blank">late tying goal</a> that sent the championship game into overtime and helped lift the U.S. to a 2-1 victory.

The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale

The sale aligns with late owner Paul Allen's directive to sell his sports holdings, the team says.

Fresh off a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Bowl victory" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-results-seahawks-patriots" data-vars-content-id="8fc35250-0034-455e-ba4c-7eb4c4c3dd0b" data-vars-headline="The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-results-seahawks-patriots" target="_self">Super Bowl victory</a>, the Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale, the team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Wednesday." data-vars-click-url="https://www.seahawks.com/news/estate-of-paul-g-allen-begins-sale-process-for-seattle-seahawks" data-vars-content-id="8fc35250-0034-455e-ba4c-7eb4c4c3dd0b" data-vars-headline="The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seahawks.com/news/estate-of-paul-g-allen-begins-sale-process-for-seattle-seahawks" target="_blank">announced Wednesday.</a>The big picture: Selling the team aligns with directions laid out by late Seahawks owner Paul Allen, whose estate continues to own the team, the Seahawks said in Wednesday&#x27;s announcement.

Seattle-to-Bellevue light rail service to start March 28

Line 2 service across Lake Washington will open March 28, linking the Eastside to downtown Seattle.

Sound Transit&#x27;s long-awaited light rail connection between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Seattle and Bellevue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/21/seattle-bellevue-light-rail-delay-2026" data-vars-content-id="9f12b31d-37a8-4355-8168-eac382c737b9" data-vars-headline="Seattle-to-Bellevue light rail service to start March 28" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/21/seattle-bellevue-light-rail-delay-2026" target="_self">Seattle and Bellevue</a> will begin service March 28, completing a project that local voters first approved 18 years ago.Why it matters: The opening of Line 2 over Lake Washington will let riders travel by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="light rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" data-vars-content-id="9f12b31d-37a8-4355-8168-eac382c737b9" data-vars-headline="Seattle-to-Bellevue light rail service to start March 28" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" target="_self">light rail</a> from the Eastside into downtown Seattle — and from Redmond all the way north to Lynnwood.

Light rail to Federal Way is opening, 17 years after approval

The south King County extension adds 3 new stations and connects riders to Seattle and Lynnwood.

Three new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sound Transit stations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" data-vars-content-id="31e24326-c337-4bf3-b2d6-006542753e3c" data-vars-headline="Light rail to Federal Way is opening, 17 years after approval" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" target="_self">Sound Transit stations</a> will open in south King County this weekend, expanding light rail service deeper into Seattle&#x27;s suburbs.Why it matters: If you&#x27;ve ever driven from Seattle to Federal Way during rush hour, you might be glad there&#x27;s a new train for that — and it&#x27;s scheduled to run every <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eight minutes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/link-1-line-service-to-federal-way-begins-dec-6" data-vars-content-id="31e24326-c337-4bf3-b2d6-006542753e3c" data-vars-headline="Light rail to Federal Way is opening, 17 years after approval" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/link-1-line-service-to-federal-way-begins-dec-6" target="_blank">eight minutes</a> during peak times.

Monorail station at Seattle Center getting a $23M upgrade

The 63-year-old station will soon be easier to find, safer to use and more accessible to all riders.

Seattle&#x27;s aging monorail station at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Seattle Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/12/seattle-center-unveils-world-cup-countdown-clock" data-vars-content-id="4c958dac-cc8f-4f5a-8b9d-15a4a6ec6aa2" data-vars-headline="Monorail station at Seattle Center getting a $23M upgrade" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/12/seattle-center-unveils-world-cup-countdown-clock" target="_self">Seattle Center</a> is getting a makeover.Why it matters: The station doesn&#x27;t meet modern safety and accessibility standards, project leaders say — plus, it can be hard for people to find amid the many attractions nearby.

High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest

Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, B.C., are inching closer to a faster train — but it's still far off.

Transit

Plans for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-speed rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/08/16/high-speed-rail-portland-seattle-vancouver" data-vars-content-id="19584594-51f5-4b0a-990f-595cbb593cfc" data-vars-headline="High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/08/16/high-speed-rail-portland-seattle-vancouver" target="_self">high-speed rail</a> line that connects Seattle to Portland and Vancouver, B.C., are slowly moving forward — although it will likely be decades before anyone can board one of the trains.Why it matters: The Cascadia region is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expected to gain" data-vars-click-url="https://wstc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-1021-BP11B-Cascadia-2050-1.pdf" data-vars-content-id="19584594-51f5-4b0a-990f-595cbb593cfc" data-vars-headline="High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wstc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-1021-BP11B-Cascadia-2050-1.pdf" target="_blank">expected to gain</a> at least 3 million residents by 2050. A bullet train could help move those people quickly, cutting car and plane trips that generate emissions and fuel climate change.

Seattle-Bremerton riders get relief Sunday with second ferry

A second boat will mean more sailings and shorter waits for riders between Seattle and Bremerton.

A second <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ferry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/07/ferry-glitches-washington-state" data-vars-content-id="3937427c-bc4c-4b5d-9233-55461abce8fe" data-vars-headline="Seattle-Bremerton riders get relief Sunday with second ferry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/07/ferry-glitches-washington-state" target="_self">ferry</a> will begin service Sunday between Bremerton and Seattle, substantially reducing wait times between boats.The big picture: The addition of the second boat on the Seattle-Bremerton route is part of Gov. Bob Ferguson&#x27;s plan to restore <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ferry service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/05/15/washington-ferry-guide-2024" data-vars-content-id="3937427c-bc4c-4b5d-9233-55461abce8fe" data-vars-headline="Seattle-Bremerton riders get relief Sunday with second ferry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/05/15/washington-ferry-guide-2024" target="_self">ferry service</a> to pre-pandemic levels by July.

Seattle to Bellevue light rail gets delayed again

The long-awaited light rail between Seattle and Bellevue won't open until early 2026, Sound Transit says.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Light rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" data-vars-content-id="aba1ff26-ad15-4dc3-8aae-c5632e501db2" data-vars-headline="Seattle to Bellevue light rail gets delayed again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" target="_self">Light rail</a> connecting Bellevue and Seattle likely won&#x27;t open until next year, after Sound Transit officials <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/spring-construction-update-2-lines-cross-lake-connection" data-vars-content-id="aba1ff26-ad15-4dc3-8aae-c5632e501db2" data-vars-headline="Seattle to Bellevue light rail gets delayed again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/spring-construction-update-2-lines-cross-lake-connection" target="_blank">announced</a> yet another project delay.Why it matters: The regional transit agency had previously targeted opening the East Link connection by the end of this year — a timeline that had already been pushed back several times.

What to know about Seattle's $1.55 billion tax measure

With $1.55 billion on the line, here's how a new transportation levy aims to reshape Seattle.

Seattle voters will soon decide on a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.55 billion transportation levy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/07/11/billion-transportation-tax-voters" data-vars-content-id="5eb50fbf-d129-4244-8463-fb595b41565d" data-vars-headline="What to know about Seattle&#x27;s $1.55 billion tax measure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/07/11/billion-transportation-tax-voters" target="_self">$1.55 billion transportation levy</a> — the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largest property tax measure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-city-council-approves-15-billion-transportation-levy-proposal/281-09e7d65c-86d4-41e9-8e5e-c5a00bb337f9" data-vars-content-id="5eb50fbf-d129-4244-8463-fb595b41565d" data-vars-headline="What to know about Seattle&#x27;s $1.55 billion tax measure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-city-council-approves-15-billion-transportation-levy-proposal/281-09e7d65c-86d4-41e9-8e5e-c5a00bb337f9" target="_blank">largest property tax measure</a> in city history — that aims to expand transit services and address deteriorating infrastructure.Why it matters: The levy, if approved, will fund <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="improved sidewalks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/06/25/seattle-sidewalk-expansion-proposal-may-be-infeasible/" data-vars-content-id="5eb50fbf-d129-4244-8463-fb595b41565d" data-vars-headline="What to know about Seattle&#x27;s $1.55 billion tax measure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theurbanist.org/2024/06/25/seattle-sidewalk-expansion-proposal-may-be-infeasible/" target="_blank">improved sidewalks</a>, extended bike lanes, and better transit, advocates say.

What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when

Some projects have been delayed, but a new connection to Lynnwood opened in August.

Sound Transit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="light rail system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2022/08/22/light-rail-projects-delay-seattle-king-county-bellevue" data-vars-content-id="43df2d55-694c-42b2-be32-563cea7159a1" data-vars-headline="What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2022/08/22/light-rail-projects-delay-seattle-king-county-bellevue" target="_self">light rail system</a> is expanding, with new service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="to Federal Way" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/12/03/federal-way-light-rail-opening-seattle-sound-transit" data-vars-content-id="43df2d55-694c-42b2-be32-563cea7159a1" data-vars-headline="What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/12/03/federal-way-light-rail-opening-seattle-sound-transit" target="_self">to Federal Way</a> the latest of several additions planned in the coming decades.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Since 2008" data-vars-click-url="https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/board-adopts-sound-transit-2-plan-proposing-50-miles-light" data-vars-content-id="43df2d55-694c-42b2-be32-563cea7159a1" data-vars-headline="What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/board-adopts-sound-transit-2-plan-proposing-50-miles-light" target="_blank">Since 2008</a>, Seattle-area voters have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="approved" data-vars-click-url="https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/massive-puget-sound-transit-expansion-passes/281-350239164" data-vars-content-id="43df2d55-694c-42b2-be32-563cea7159a1" data-vars-headline="What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/massive-puget-sound-transit-expansion-passes/281-350239164" target="_blank">approved</a> more than $65 billion to grow the region&#x27;s light rail system. But some projects are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="behind schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/be-bolder-to-get-light-rail-done-expert-panel-tells-sound-transit/" data-vars-content-id="43df2d55-694c-42b2-be32-563cea7159a1" data-vars-headline="What Seattle-area light rail stations are coming, and when" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/be-bolder-to-get-light-rail-done-expert-panel-tells-sound-transit/" target="_blank">behind schedule</a>, making it hard to track what&#x27;s next.

Navigating Seattle's closed-off "Healthy Streets" post-COVID

Two years ago, Mayor Bruce Harrell committed to making 20 miles of street closures permanent.

Seattle&#x27;s &quot;Healthy Streets&quot; program is a legacy of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="COVID-19 pandemic" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/36426205.117/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMTEvY292aWQtcGFuZGVtaWMtbWFyY2gtMTE_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/639874bd1979e85fdf07d7f0B31093414" data-vars-content-id="cf3e3184-64cf-4e44-9e19-0473a9c018b4" data-vars-headline="Navigating Seattle&#x27;s closed-off &quot;Healthy Streets&quot; post-COVID" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/36426205.117/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMTEvY292aWQtcGFuZGVtaWMtbWFyY2gtMTE_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/639874bd1979e85fdf07d7f0B31093414" target="_self">COVID-19 pandemic</a> that comes with its own set of rules.Why it matters: For drivers, knowing how to respond to these closed-off streets is crucial for the safety of everyone using them.

Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail opens to fanfare

The 8-stop line connects several Eastside communities and will eventually link to Seattle.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sound Transit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" data-vars-content-id="5502760f-898d-47e3-85f7-1a689e11254f" data-vars-headline="Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail opens to fanfare" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/02/13/light-rail-lines-change-schedule-when" target="_self">Sound Transit</a> 2 Line that connects <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Redmond with Bellevue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/construction-to-almost-operation-see-progress-2-line-over-years" data-vars-content-id="5502760f-898d-47e3-85f7-1a689e11254f" data-vars-headline="Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail opens to fanfare" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/construction-to-almost-operation-see-progress-2-line-over-years" target="_blank">Redmond with Bellevue</a> is ready to roll, nearly eight years after breaking ground.Why it matters: The 6.5-mile line connects several Eastside communities with each other and will eventually link up with Seattle.

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