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Sound Transit board approved a 25-year plan guiding which ST3 projects move forward and how to fund them amid a $34.5 billion shortfall.
Several projects are now fully funded through construction, including West Seattle Link Extension and Everett Link Extensions.
Some projects will continue through planning and design while the agency seeks additional funding from various sources.
The plan defers some Ballard and Boeing-related components until new funding is identified.
The Board directed staff to develop an adaptive program management plan by end of 2026 to improve delivery and accountability.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson acknowledged progress but criticized the pace of Ballard light-rail delivery.
Transportation officials say the vote starts a new phase while continuing to pursue additional revenue and reforms.
The plan prioritizes projects already under construction or fully funded, while others await funding or design work.
Voters approved the ST3 package in 2016, promising major rail and related projects across the region.
Officials expect the expanded network could serve up to 600,000 daily riders by 2050.

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Three Snohomish County residents are receiving preventive rabies treatment after exposure to a rabid bat.
The bat entered a private home in rural eastern Snohomish County and was captured the next day.
Testing confirmed the bat was positive for rabies, marking the county's first rabid bat since 2023.
Exposed individuals receive vaccinations and a dose of human rabies immune globulin for immediate protection.
Rabies vaccination and immune globulin treatment are highly effective when started promptly.
Bats are the only known natural carriers of rabies in Washington, though other animals can be exposed.
Officials urge precautions such as sealing openings and keeping pets vaccinated.
Residents should contact their local health department if exposure is possible.
The case comes as bat season begins with warmer weather and outdoor activity increasing.
The public is advised to avoid handling bats and seek professional help for bat-related exposure.
The bat tested positive for rabies at the Washington State Public Health Laboratory.

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Verdant Health Commission hosted a community event in Lynnwood to address youth mental health in south Snohomish County.
Interview findings identified six converging areas on youth mental health and potential solutions.
Experts stress early intervention and supporting families to prevent crises.
Community organizations highlighted need for a central navigator to connect youth to services.
CHC embedded therapists in local schools were cited as a working intervention.
Speaker highlighted wage concerns for behavioral health workers impacting retention.
Survey data show a strong link between adverse childhood experiences and later mental health challenges.
Families and communities expressed the need for coordinated support networks.
Verdant prioritizes youth mental health and access to direct healthcare services.

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