Transit & Roads: WSDOT warns of an overnight I-5/I-405 ramp closure in Lynnwood Sunday, Sept. 20 (10 p.m.–4 a.m.) for final striping tied to the SR 525/I-405 interchange paving and ADA work. Rail Travel: Amtrak Cascades’ new Airo trains roll out starting Sept. 30, with panoramic windows, a redesigned café car, onboard Wi‑Fi, and more accessible features on the Eugene–Vancouver B.C. route. Local Planning: Sound Transit released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Everett Link Extension, opening a 45-day comment period through Nov. 2 for the 16-mile light rail line from Lynnwood to downtown Everett. Cruises & Wildlife: A Queen Elizabeth Alaska cruise delayed departure from Seattle after a mechanical issue; meanwhile, the Norwegian Joy reached Sitka after a fin whale strike led to an inspection and removal of the whale from the ship’s bow. Outdoor Tourism: Washington State Parks says volunteers removed 162,000+ pounds of garbage from beaches this year, with more cleanup events planned across the coast. EV Travel Perk: Hilton says EV charging stations are driving more hotel bookings, including at properties like Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown.