Sound Transit: Proposed Service Changes - provide your feedback today.

As part of the potential express bus changes for Fall 2026, Sound Transit is proposing to eliminate Route 554, which services Issaquah, and shorten and enhance Route 556. What Does This Mean For Passengers? Passengers who currently ride the 554 can use improved Route 556 frequency to connect with the 2 Line for service to Seattle or Redmond at South Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown stations. Route 556 would arrive about every 15 minutes for most of the day; the 2 Line would provide service every 8-15 minutes. Riders taking Route 556 to the University District could transfer at South Bellevue to the 2 Line, or at Bellevue Downtown to King County Metro Route 270 to continue to the University District. 2 Line trains would arrive about every 8-15 minutes. Route 270 would arrive about every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Route 556 would also serve new stops in Issaquah, including on Sunset Way and Gilman Boulevard.

Want to learn more? Wednesday, October 22th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Come learn about the upcoming Link light rail expansions and proposed changes to ST Express bus service starting as soon as fall 2026. Attend the open house, share your feedback in the survey, and enter for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card! Where: 16300 Redmond Way ste 100, Redmond, WA 98052 What: An open house co-hosted by Hopelink and Centro Cultural Mexicano to give East King County residents the opportunity to learn about Sound Transit 2026 Service Plan and take a survey to give feedback on the Service Plan. Flyers in: English - Russian - Simplified Chinese - Traditional Chinese - Spanish - Ukrainian

Dept of Commerce: Public Input to HEAR Program thru Oct 23, 2025

We want your input on the draft Request for Applications (RFA) for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program.  The proposed solicitation will make $29.6 million available to provide rebates and incentives for: - Low- and moderate-income households - Small businesses -Adult family homes. The State HEAR Program is funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which invests in projects that electrify and decarbonize buildings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create healthier, more resilient communities. Commerce posted the draft RFA  is accepting public comments through Oct. 23, 2025. & Submit comments through the online form

King County Rental Housing and Utility Affordability Survey

 King County created a survey for renters about rental housing and utility affordability in King County. The results of this survey will help inform programs and policies at the county to reduce the utility burden on frontline communities. The survey has also been translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Spanish, Khmer, Somali, and Vietnamese. Social media and printable flyers are available here.