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Listen to the Consider This podcast from NPR. Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. Eastside

residents and workers have a brand new option for getting around.

Light rail has finally opened.

Sound Transit's two-line opened Saturday.

It connects Bellevue and Redmond.

Seattle Times Transportation reporter Mike Lindblum tells us about the impact for Eastside commuters

and what lies ahead for Sound Transit.

But first, here's what's happening around the city.

It may be a bit before we smell the smoke, but Puget Sound Energy is preparing customers for wildfire season starting today.

PSC will host eight open houses between now and late June, sharing information about reducing

the risk of wildfires.

It's important to prepare early because, word is, this summer might be rough.

The forecast calls for drought conditions and above average temperatures.

Don't be caught out. We'll leave a link in the show notes with more information.

Heads up, homeowners, at least the first half of your property taxes needs to be paid or postmarked by today.

You can pay in full, but if you don't, that second half is due by the end of October.

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