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- 1Gas Tax Suspension Called Election Year Stunt▼Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt
Commentary from CommonWealth Beacon argues that suspending the state gas tax would be a shortsighted election year move rather than sound policy. The piece frames the proposal as a politically motivated gesture that would undercut transportation funding without delivering meaningful relief to drivers. It urges lawmakers to resist the temptation of quick fixes during campaign season and protect revenue dedicated to roads and transit.
- 2Sound Transit Opens New Pinehurst Station in Seattle▼Sound Transit celebrates, opens Pinehurst Station. How buses & trains help you travel
Sound Transit has officially opened Pinehurst Station, adding a new stop to the Seattle-area rail network. The agency marked the opening with a celebration event, highlighting how the new station connects with bus routes and train lines to make travel across the region easier for commuters. The opening expands transit options for residents of the Pinehurst neighborhood in north Seattle.