King County Metro launches its largest service expansion in years starting Aug. 29, adding nine new bus routes, over 3,000 weekly trips, and improved connections to Link light rail. South King County sees the biggest boost, while Eastside and North King County riders also gain expanded hours, frequency, and new Metro Flex on-demand service.

Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reinstate the SAVE citizenship verification program used for reviewing state voter rolls, currently blocked after a court found privacy law violations. Critics warn it wrongly flags eligible voters as non-citizens, risking disenfranchisement, while the administration argues the ruling threatens election integrity ahead of the midterms.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with Dr. Angela Griffin of Byrd Barr Place and Michelle Merriweather of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle about Pack the House, a 10-week campaign encouraging community support for Black-owned restaurants facing rising costs across the greater Seattle area.