Council approves waterfront plan after four-hour hearing, with a catch admin October 21, 2026 The Pier 9 redevelopment moves ahead on a 6-3 vote, but the council attached a public access condition that could reopen the deal next spring.
Port traffic is up 14 percent. The trucking companies can’t find drivers. admin October 16, 2026 A good year on the docks is turning into a bad year on the roads, as containers pile up waiting for trucks that never arrive.
The ferry is getting a second boat. Riders want a third. admin October 10, 2026 The Harbor Belle arrives in May, doubling peak-hour capacity. A riders’ group says the schedule still leaves the Eastside with a 50-minute gap.