King County Metro has announced that it will soon reopen four bus stops near 12 Avenue South and South Jackson Street, following city and county law enforcement efforts to improve community safety in Little Sài Gòn.
Union to hold bus procession in honor of slain King County Metro Bus Operator Shawn Yim on Jan. 10
To honor the life of King County Metro Bus Operator Shawn Yim, who was killed on the job, and demand better protections and safety measures for workers and riders, ATU Local 587-Seattle, WA will be holding a Bus Procession on Friday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial at 11 a.m. at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA.
Man arrested for fatal stabbing of Shawn Yim, Metro bus driver
A man suspected of fatally stabbing a King County Metro bus driver was arrested early this morning.
Metro driver killed in stabbing
A King County Metro bus driver was fatally stabbed early Wednesday morning in Seattle’s University District.
Little Saigon bus stop closed due to ongoing safety concerns
The bus stop at 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in Little Saigon has been temporarily closed as of Monday morning.
King County Metro celebrates Operators of the Year Emmanuel “Manny” Bautista and Thulin Tolliver
Metro celebrated two Operators of the Year on Sept. 26, marking the rare occasion of two drivers being selected for the annual honor.
Metro’s fall service expansion includes zoom sessions in Chinese, Vietnamese
Starting Sept. 14, King County Metro is gearing up for significant transit improvements across Seattle and beyond, with enhanced bus services, new routes, and expanded connectivity to Sound Transit’s Link 1 Line.
Shelter murals feature Tsou’s artwork
Artwork by a King County Metro employee, Wan-Lin Tsou, was installed at three shelter locations in the Chinatown-International District last week.
COMMENTARY: Accident cases pose complex issues
By Jennifer Bates For Northwest Asian Weekly Recently there has been a lot of publicity and news coverage about the Ride the Ducks tour bus crash. There were five deaths […]
EDITORIAL: Don’t discount Orca’s discounts — Qualified riders and seniors can receive reduced rates
Lena Chan Leprozo takes the bus every day from Northgate to the International District. She commutes to the Senior Center at the Bush Hotel on Jackson. This 80+ senior relies […]