Sammamish, WA news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Sammamish, WA on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Metro faces shortfall; county weighs tax increase. Also: King County Council reviews plan to replace Route 7 with RapidRide bus service; King County's 25 years of green building created thousands of energy-efficient affordable units. Weather: Mostly clear today with temperatures between 41–55°F and light winds.

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King County Council reviews plan to replace Route 7 with RapidRide bus service.South Seattle Emerald · Oct 22, 7:00 AM · Around

News & local government

King County eyes tax increase to cover Metro transit shortfall before new roads tax.AOL.com · Oct 22, 3:30 PM · Around
King County launches initiative to break cycles of addiction, incarceration and homelessness.The Seattle Medium · Oct 21, 6:30 AM · Around

Housing & real estate

King County's 25 years of green building created thousands of energy-efficient affordable units.DNRP Field Notes · Oct 22, 11:30 AM · Around

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