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‘What a total waste of money!’ Curley blasts Sound Transit’s $240M Pinehurst Station

Seattle’s $240 million Pinehurst light‑rail station opens amid criticism that it’s a waste of public funds.

By · Published September 30, 2026  17:39 UTC · Updated September 30, 2026  18:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Seattle’s $240 million Pinehurst light‑rail station opens amid criticism that it’s a waste of public funds.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

People expecting a boost to transit options are already hearing it called a needless expense, a surprise that flips the usual celebratory tone of new infrastructure. The station opened Wednesday, as King5 reported, and The Seattle Times highlighted the experience of its first commuter.

The Needling noted the nearby Ballard golf course’s congratulatory nod, while MyNorthwest carried Curley’s sharp comment, “What a total waste of money!” about the $240 million price tag. Will rider demand grow enough to justify the investment, or will the criticism foreshadow broader doubts about Sound Transit’s spending priorities?

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Questions people are asking

What is the Pinehurst Station?

It is Sound Transit’s newest light‑rail station in Seattle, opened on a Wednesday in September 2026.

How much did the station cost?

The project’s cost was reported as $240 million.

Who criticized the station and what was said?

Curley called the Pinehurst Station “a total waste of money,” as quoted by MyNorthwest.

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