King County Metro nabs $79.7M grant for RapidRide I Line
A new federal grant will help a new rapid transit line in King County get on the fast track. A Philadelphia sports fan, who went on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in viral video, lost his job and won't be allowed to ever attend another Eagles home game, officials said Tuesday.
Fare inspection to return aboard King County Metro buses this March
Metro plans a "phased-in" approach to resuming fare enforcement. Here's when it starts, and what the consequences may be for nonpayment.
King County Metro, community gathers to honor driver who was murdered
King County Metro has said to expect bus cancellations on Friday, January 10, as the community gathers to honor driver Shawn Yim.
King County talks potential changes after fatal stabbing of bus driver
The stabbing of Metro operator Shawn Yim in December led elected officials to take safety and security more seriously, in a Monday brainstorming session.
King County Council discusses bus safety
Following the murder of King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim, the County Council met on Monday to discuss new safety efforts.
Drivers, union voice frustrations over safety concerns on King County Metro buses
King County Metro workers are calling for an urgent response to safety concerns as county council members explore solutions. The King County Committee of the Whole held its first meeting of the year on Monday with transit safety as the topic of discussion.
Bus drivers point to culture of 'service over safety' in special King County Council meeting
Representatives from local transit agencies, law enforcement, and union officials met with the King County Council on Monday to discuss what can be done to improve transit safety for operators and riders.
Seattle meeting to address safety on King County Metro buses
Days after thousands honored the life of a Seattle bus driver who was killed, the focus turns to preventing another attack.
King County Council signals support for more police, safety protections on Metro Transit
Bus drivers and riders of King County Metro shared their experiences with the county council at a special meeting Monday morning to address safety on the transit system. The council called the meeting shortly after the murder of Metro driver Shawn Yim,
King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn
King County received a federal grant Wednesday to help expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn. According ...
King County Metro to resume fare inspections with phased approach starting March 2025
Since pausing fare inspection in 2020, Metro launched the Safety, Security and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative and ...
King County Metro to resume fare inspection with light enforcement
For the first time since 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, King County Metro is resuming fare inspections. Metro ...
King County Metro to pay tribute to slain bus driver with citywide memorial, procession
A memorial service for a King County Metro bus driver who was killed after an altercation with a passenger will be held in ...
Drivers speak up at Metro safety meeting
King County Metro leaders, drivers, and riders spoke up in favor of increased safety measures for bus drivers in response to ...
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Slog AM: Seattle Does Dry January, 24 Dead in LA Fires, and What the Hell Is Going on in the King County Assessor's Personal Life?
Winds Rage Again: Firefighters made progress containing the still-burning fires over the weekend and fending off more ...
‘Our lives depend on your decision': Metro drivers urge immediate action on safety
Transit operators demanded better security measures during a special meeting with the King County Council on Monday, following the recent murder of a Metro driver.