Most area residents are likely unaware of White Rock, British Columbia, unless they’ve taken the train to Vancouver. Then they would have passed right through town along the two-mile-plus coastline…
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Rick Steves to offer free travel presentations in Edmonds Jan. 25
Rick Steves will offer three free travel presentations at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on Saturday, Jan. 25. They include: European Travel Skills: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Steves will …
Travel nearby: Holiday lights ahoy
A reminder from photographer Kevin O’Keeffe that one of the nicest holiday lights displays is located at the park right next to the Kingston ferry dock. Either the 3:15 or…
Travel nearby: Light rail to Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Using the light rail 1 line from Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace, people of a certain age can go quickly to Seattle’s Pike Place Market (exit at Westlake station) for $1,…
New Edmonds business wants to make camping more accessible and sustainable with electric trailer rentals
“I’m really excited to set a standard for what it looks like to camp with electrified RVs,” Edmonds resident Will Curry said of his new company, Kamperage, which rents trailers…
From WSDOT: Goodbye summer, hello busy Labor Day travel weekend
Before the return of yellow school buses and all things pumpkin spice, many people plan summer festivities over Labor Day. The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages people to make…
Rick Steves debuts new Iceland TV special
Edmonds-based travel guide Rick Steves has launched his new Iceland TV special, his first destination-focused program since 2020. It marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Season 13 of Steves’…
Lynnwood City Center Station campus earns LEED Gold certification
Just two months ahead of the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension on Aug. 30, Lynnwood City Center Station has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification…
Revive I-5 crews to replace expansion joints on southbound I-5 in Seattle June 21-24
Revive I-5 crews shift to the next phase of the current project, replacing expansion joints over Military Road, according to news release. People who rely on southbound Interstate 5 should…
Eastbound I-90 lane, ramps to close Friday night, June 14, between Seattle and Mercer Island
Eastbound Interstate 90 will be reduced to two lanes from 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, until 6 a.m. Saturday, June 15, from Seattle to Mercer Island. According to a news…
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Community Transit to eliminate commuter bus fare
The Community Transit Board voted Thursday to eliminate the agency’s commuter bus fare in September. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel…
SR 529 closure, four-month lane reduction begins June 9
State Route 529 will close overnight Sunday, June 9, near the Snohomish River bridges. According to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation, when the roadway reopens…
SR 99 tunnel to close in both directions Friday night, June 7, in Seattle
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for scheduled maintenance from 10 p.m. Friday, June 7, until 6 a.m. Saturday, June 8. According to a…
Washington campaign reminds motorists that securing their load leads to safer travels for everyone
A coalition of state agencies are coming together to launch a statewide campaign timed with National Secure Your Load Day on June 6. The campaign raises public awareness about the…
State ferry system finally goes out to bid for new hybrid-electric vessels
Washington State Ferries on Thursday published an invitation to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, an overdue achievement that promises to eventually bring more reliability to cross-Sound ferry service….
Travel notes: Japanese cultural encounters, temples and shrines
The maiko danced with exquisite grace, using a fan to highlight her moves. Maiko means “dancer,” and she was training to become a geiko (geisha) in Kyoto’s famous Gion District….
Youth enjoy free fares on Amtrak Cascades in Washington state
Train travel is now even more appealing for families and young adults riding on Amtrak Cascades trains. Passengers who are 18 years old and under now can ride free between…
Mount Rainier requires timed entry reservations this summer
For those who may be planning a visit to Mount Rainier National Park this summer, the park is implementing a pilot timed entry reservation system to improve the visitor experience…
State ferries enters busy summer season with marked improvement
As the crewing situation improves at Washington State Ferries, the sailing cancellation rate has been cut in half over the past year, according to a news release. That’s good news…
Travel notes: South Korea surprises
Arriving at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, I was surprised to see some Korean women wearing their traditional outfits – and a few men, too. They helped transport my imagination in…
Postponed: Northbound I-5 in Everett reducing to one lane all weekend
This work has been postponed to the weekend of May 10 due to predicted rain. Northbound Interstate 5 in downtown Everett will be reduced to one lane for the full…
Community Transit proposes elimination of commuter bus fare
Community Transit is proposing to eliminate its commuter bus fare when those routes go away later this year, according to a news release. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges…
Travel: A day trip to Tacoma via train
My wife and I just combined the gift of our recent leap day with the need to save my Amtrak points before an upcoming deadline. Rail travel options are generally…
Travel notes: Winter getaway? Head on down to San Antonio
It would take the entire content space of this publication if we enumerated all the blessings we’ve felt living in Edmonds these past six years. Some are based on its…
Highway 99 tunnel to close in both directions Feb. 2 in Seattle
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for scheduled maintenance 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. The tunnel closure will…