A portion of Lincoln Avenue in Tacoma, encompassing the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, will undergo closure on Saturday, April 4, from 6 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m., for significant asphalt repairs, city officials announced. This initial phase of a two-part project, funded by the voter-approved Tacoma Streets Initiative, will reroute traffic between Portland Avenue and Marc Avenue, while maintaining access for local businesses.

The federal appellate court order ending the SAVE program will likely increase financial strain on 7 million student loan borrowers, while staff reductions at the Education Department will make it more difficult for borrowers to repay their loans and increase the likelihood of inaccurate repayments.

The City of Seattle has announced an expansion of its early learning initiatives with the 2026-27 Seattle Preschool Program, which will provide approximately 2,600 free seats citywide. This effort aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality early education for children from diverse backgrounds, promoting long-term success and opportunity.