Transit & Getting Around: Sound Transit opened the $240 million Pinehurst light-rail station in North Seattle, but critics say it’s a pricey stop in a low-ridership area—especially since promised bus service and mid-rise housing plans were delayed. Outdoor Fun: Two Washington fall-farm options are now open for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and haunted attractions—Thomasson Family Farm (Sept. 26–Oct. 30) and Maris Farms (Fridays–Sundays through Oct. 31). Arts & Culture: Seattle’s Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience returns Oct. 15–18 with 80+ citywide glass events, including hands-on demos for first-timers. Travel Deals & Planning: Royal Caribbean released its 2028 Alaska lineup with 7-night trips departing from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver. Local Weather Watch: A dust storm hit Adams County and led to I-90 and nearby highway closures due to poor visibility. Aviation/Defense & Jobs: Shield AI says it’s building the X-BAT autonomous fighter-jet manufacturing hub in Des Moines, targeting 4,000 regional jobs by the early 2030s.