Elected officials in Tacoma are urging Sound Transit not to abandon a planned light rail extension to the Tacoma Dome.

Sound Transit trains will take passengers across Lake Washington starting Saturday. It’s the world’s first light rail train to cross a floating bridge, according to the agency.

For now, all of the vehicles are being operated with drivers behind the wheel. The company said this is to familiarize the cars’ systems with the region’s weather and road signage.

Sound Transit has been expanding the light rail network outside of Seattle city limits. That means many new names and copious work for the crew in charge of signs.

The local drivers' union was encouraged by the first full briefing since the stabbing death of driver Shawn Yim, but officials indicate complex and expensive work ahead.

The Pierce County tourist town lost access to northwest portions of Mount Rainier National Park in April after a 104-year-old bridge was abruptly shut down by the state.

Citing positive feedback, increased visitors and the upcoming World Cup, the Market is continuing its car-free experiment through next spring.

The nation's top safety investigators concluded there were multiple systemic failures that led to a midair blowout during the flight of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet last year.

The privately owned-and-operated vessel runs multiple sailings daily, between Port Angeles, Washington and Victoria, British Columbia. They say reservations are down.

After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make the Market more connected.