Your bus route may be getting replaced by a sexier, more streamlined route. Are you OK with that? If not, it's time to speak up. more ›

What do Amanda Knox and the Chamber of Commerce president have in common? They are both leaving. Meanwhile: octopi, a sentencing in the Steve Bushaw murder, a new social, etc. club, and a townhouse fire. Coming up: a ton of chances for yelling at public meetings, and some cool recognition for West Seattle Blog leader Tracy Record. more ›

The Viaduct is back up and running, sort of, during this big week for area businesses -- whether it's opening, moving, getting a New York Times feature or just dressing up for Halloween. Coming up: at least four ways to support your neighbors just this month. more ›

As Amanda Knox settles back into West Seattle life, local students settle back into school and the neighborhood gears up for the viaduct closure. Plus, West Seattle gains a new beer, residents occupy Seattle, and a new owner for The Hole. more ›

We sure wish the monorail was a viable transit option for more people. This price increase does not help make that so. more ›

Image by Paul Pepera from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

If you only know one way to get to West Seattle (and it involves the Viaduct), you may want to start planning an alternate route. Read up on what's closed, what's under construction and what is critical to avoid this weekend. more ›

Another chapter in the never-ending story of King County Council's partisan bottleneck ends in boring, boring discussion--and, at long last, good news. more ›

On Friday, the King County Council, along with executive Dow Constantine, announced that they would definitely be passing an the $20 congestion reduction fee, that would allow Metro to maintain its current level of service. The vote, which was scheduled for today, has yet to come. more ›

The biggest, and arguably the worst, thing to come out of the King County Metro deal, the elimination of the Ride Free Zone downtown. Soak up fast-moving, efficient, useful downtown transportation while it lasts because it's not long for this world. more ›

Every Friday, we round up the major impact traffic alerts and bus re-routes, so you can spend less time stuck on the road, and more time doing fun things. Like drinking and complaining about the weather. more ›

This is the best news all week! You simply must read this amazing update. more ›

What does Metro's future hold? King County Council is dangling yet another "announcement" before us. It's been promised to us at 10:30. Will we be disappointed again? more ›

Today was the day. And then it wasn't. more ›

For weeks, we've been bringing you coverage of King County Metro's budget troubles--and the cuts that could result in up to a 17% reduction in services, county-wide. The vote is today. more ›

News from the last week as reported by Seattle's neighborhood blogs. more ›

We didn't truck it out to Burien last night--and neither did 2 County Councilmembers. But hundreds did, driving home the point that Metro riders want the congestion reduction fee to pass. more ›

We've received confirmation--Councilmember Kathy Lambert was present at Tuesday's council hearing on the future of Metro. She just wasn't in the room. Here's her response to our article, which we applaud. more ›

When hundreds of citizens turned out to speak, the majority of King County's Councilmembers stayed home. Where were they? Let's email them to find out. more ›

Last night, the citizens of King County lined up around the block to have their voices heard. The general consensus? Don't cut our buses. more ›

If you didn't make it to last week's King County Metro public hearing regarding the potential $20 car tab that is necessary to save bus service as we know it, we don't blame you. Last week's hearing was in Kirkland and, apparently, you weren't alone; almost no one reported back on how it went, or what happened. But don't let it happen again. more ›

Poor Metro. If it's not their many money troubles, it's their busted up bike racks. Get ready to elbow your way into a spot for your cycle. more ›

For those not up to speed: King County Metro is in crisis. Our county's bus service is subject to a 17% cut to the entire system -- 600,000 hours of transit service over two years, affecting up to 80% of bus drivers. We're pretty mad. more ›

Tonight, Metro is holding the first public hearing regarding their budget shortfall, and Dow Constantine's proposal to keep the buses running. Even die-hard drivers will want to attend and make their voices heard. more ›

King County Metro's motto tells you that they'll "get you there", but upcoming budget cuts may render even that slogan a lie. more ›

Parking at Woodland Park Zoo can get a little hairy. Every Saturday and Sunday, angsty-looking parents in SUVs and minivans putter in circles around Phinney Ridge, trying to find a space to squeeze in and get out. By the time they've found a spot, most of the animals have gone inside for the day, or worse--it's started to rain. But this summer, if you skip the circling routine, you can save a couple of bucks on admission, or ride for free altogether. more ›

In today's ridiculously long morning headlines: the Space Needle pride flag, the City Council race, Gregoire signing a lot of things, how screwed we are in an earthquake (still), officer-involved shootings, and more. Plus, an adorable video of a lioness failing to eat an adorable human baby. more ›

Frequently, we're the bearers of bad news. Today is not that day. more ›

If OneBusAway leaves, Seattlest staffers (and the rest of the city) will be left in in desperate need of a bus hero. Who will save the day? Who will tell us where our bus is? Surely not King County Metro. more ›

Sure, King County Metro's got some dicey bus lines. But none are quite as fascinating/terrifying at the 358. Today, we've got a guest eavesdropper who's an expert on the subject. Read what he's heard on the City's favorite route. more ›