36 Hours in Seattle

New York Times | Ingrid K. Willians | July 5
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/05/travel/what-to-do-in-seattle.html

“Every Seattle resident has a ready statistic about how rapidly the city is growing — 75 people move here each day, you’ll hear, or maybe it’s a thousand new arrivals a week. Whatever the actual figure, the impact on residents is real: rising costs, housing shortages, increased traffic and herds of construction cranes — even the Space Needle has been under renovation. But for visitors, the tech-fueled growth also means new sights and flavors to explore. Wander far from the downtown core to discover niche museums and nature reserves, plenty of Pacific Northwest seafood and some of the best craft beer in the country.”

What to Pack for a Trip to Seattle

New York Times | Alan Henry | July 5
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/05/travel/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-seattle.html

“Seattle is a growing, changing city with a lot to offer: the beautiful scenery, global cuisine and independent microbreweries to name a few things. We walk you through it all in our local guide, but before you plan a trip, grab these essentials to make the most of your stay. After reviewing our local guide to Seattle, we talked to Ria Misra, an editor at Wirecutter, about some of the things you might want specifically for the trip, based on our itinerary. Here are her picks:”

Free ORCA Fare Cards Save Senior and Low-Income Transit Riders $3

Seattle Times | Mike Lindblom | July 3
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/free-orca-fare-cards-save-senior-and-low-income-transit-riders-3/

“Low-income transit riders, customers over age 65, and those with a disability and can now obtain their initial ORCA fare cards for free — saving them $3 when they join the regional e-payment network. Riders will still have to pay a discounted fare for each ride, but the reloadable card itself is free. Starting this week, the free cards are available to new members in the Regional Reduced Fare Permit program for disabled riders and people over age 65 regardless of income, who pay a flat $1 fare on King County Metro Transit. Free cards are also available for people in the ORCALift program, which provides low-income households a flat $1.50 fare per trip, regardless of age.”

Summer Update: What’s Next for Transportation Projects in Puget Sound Area

Seattle Times | Michelle Baruchman | July 2
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/summer-update-whats-next-for-transportation-projects-in-puget-sound-area/

“It’s summertime and that means construction crews are out in full force, working on transportation projects while the weather is warm and dry. Several readers have asked Traffic Lab about the status of the work they see along their travels. Here’s an update, based on questions we’ve received. The questions have been edited for clarity.”