Teresa in the News

Sound Transit announced Friday that the Ballard Link Light Rail Extension could begin service as soon as 2042, if it is able to receive all necessary funding by 2033. … Read More

King County is exploring a countywide housing levy that could create a new regional funding source for affordable housing, emergency shelters and supportive services as local leaders prepare for potential federal funding cuts and the expiration of pandemic-era relief funding. … Read More

The King County Flood Control District has approved nearly $1.8 million for 16 habitat restoration, watershed health and salmon recovery projects in District 8, funding work that will benefit communities across southwest King County. … Read More

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced Tuesday, July 7 that CREATE48 Media Network will operate Harbor Island Studios under a one-year lease agreement designed to keep the publicly-owned production facility active while the county develops a long term strategy for the property. … Read More

Some news today about the future of Harbor Island Studios, the county-owned film-studios facility in the old “grain silos” visible from the West Seattle Bridge. The facility was championed by former King County Executive Dow Constantine; under his successor, Girmay Zahilay, it was targeted for cuts last year. … Read More

3:50 PM: We are at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, where the USA vs. Australia informal soccer match has just ended with the “Puget Sounders” beat the Australian squad – both led by elected officials – 4 to 3, in a prelude to tomorrow’s World Cup match. Full story to come. … Read More

Members of the King County Council tapped into a long-dormant source of funding to provide a lifeline for the county's road services division on Friday, teeing up a 0.1% sales tax hike that will take effect on January 1. The new funding stream will provide around $90 million per year for road maintenance and safety upgrades in East King County, but also in areas like White Center, Skyway, and Vashon Island. … Read More

No one likes higher taxes. But here’s one proposed tax increase that could give back more to Vashon than it takes. … Read More

The White Center community gathered on May 21 for a "Glow Up" celebration, marking the completion of several major infrastructure projects designed to make the neighborhood safer and more vibrant. The event, held during the monthly Rat City Art Walk at the corner of 16th Avenue SW and SW 98th Street, served as the official debut for decorative lighting and significant road safety upgrades. … Read More

More than 100 islanders gathered Saturday at Ober Park, where 84 years ago Vashon’s Japanese and Japanese American families were ordered to assemble before being forced from their homes. … Read More