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'#WeekWithoutDriving' Day 4: biking the Burke-Gilman Trail

If you’ve ever biked in Seattle, you’ve probably ridden on one of the most popular paths in town: the Burke-Gilman Trail. In the morning and afternoons, the trail is a cyclist expressway full of commuters on two wheels.
Casey Martin
Health

‘#WeekWithoutDriving’ Day 3: e-scootering across the world’s longest floating bridge

Wednesday brought warm, sunny weather to the Seattle area. That meant it was a perfect day to leave the car at home and hop on a scooter to cross beautiful Lake Washington.
Casey Martin
Bellevue leaders ‘not proud’ of delays to open parking lot for people living in vehicles

After months of delays, the city of Bellevue is still waiting to open its first parking lot for people living in cars and RVs. City leaders say no viable human services organization has applied to run the site.
Casey Martin
Health

Vaccines are out, but be patient

It’s time to roll up your sleeve again. The updated covid shot was approved a few weeks ago. But finding a place to get the vaccine is tough right now. We’ll talk to Libby Page from Seattle and King County Public Health to learn about how the rollout is going.
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore
Environment

Is King County’s Flex commuter van a flop? We tested it out

On my second no-car day I attempted to try out King County Metro’s Flex, an on-demand van service that works like a ride hailing app and costs as much as a bus ride. Unfortunately for this rider, there was zero flex to today’s performance.
Casey Martin
Health

‘#WeekWithoutDriving’ Day 1: Waiting for the bus in the rain

Monday marked the first day of "#WeekWithoutDriving," a challenge to Seattle drivers to get out of their cars and find different ways to get around. Organizers hope this week calls attention to gaps in our transportation systems, especially for disabled people who can’t drive.
Casey Martin
Health

Get ready to walk, roll, or ride around Seattle during '#WeekWithoutDriving'

People around Seattle and across the country are challenging themselves to not use their cars to get around for the week of Oct. 2-8. Organizers of #WeekWithoutDriving say the event is about identifying gaps in transportation systems that make it difficult for people who can’t drive or can't afford to drive.
Casey Martin
Government

Burien passes public camping ban despite outcry from homeless advocates

After months of debate and multiple, contentious meetings, the Burien City Council on Monday night voted to ban people from sleeping in public places like parks. The new ordinance has raised controversy as there are no homeless shelters in the city for unhoused people to go to.
Casey Martin
Government

Trans rights drew this family to Washington

Some families are having to choose between their home and safety for their family. In states where gender affirming care has been banned, families are moving to where trans rights have more protections. We’ll hear from Seattle Times reporter Tat Bellamy-Walker about a family he followed through their move from Texas to Washington.
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore
Health

Covid dashboard upgraded to include flu and RSV in Washington state
Dyer Oxley

Katie Campbell

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