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Oregon’s Unemployment Crisis Deepens: State Ranks Among Nation’s Worst
Analysis: Persistent job market weakness places Oregon in bottom tier nationally as manufacturing sector continues to shed workers Oregon’s unemployment situation has deteriorated...
Kidder Mathews Welcomes Tim Weber as Executive Vice President in Tacoma
Tacoma, Wash. (January 14, 2026) – Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce that Tim Weber has joined the firm as Executive Vice President in its Tacoma...
NY State Pension Fund Taps Bridge Investment for $600MM Logistics Fund Targeting California and Pacific Northwest, Adds $181MM in Apartments
Pension fund establishes dedicated development vehicle while adding nearly $181 million in West Coast apartments to direct holdings The New York State Common...
Kidder Mathews Raises Over $88K for Communities in Need in Second Annual Holiday Giving Campaign
Seattle, Wash. (January 8, 2026) – Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce the results of its second annual Holiday Giving Campaign, raising $88,300...
3D Printed Houses and Other Fairy Tales
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The prophecy was always that technology would save us. And here we are in 2026,...
AI-Powered Construction Startup Unlimited Industries Secures $12MM to Tackle America’s Infrastructure Challenge
Unlimited Industries has emerged from stealth with $12 million in seed funding to address what it describes as a persistent problem in American...
Pacific Northwest Housing Market Shifts in Favor of Buyers
Seattle and Portland join national trend as sellers struggle to find demand, though regional dynamics vary The Pacific Northwest’s housing market has tilted...
Essex Property Trust Taps Bond Market for $350MM to Refinance Maturing Debt
West Coast apartment REIT issues 11-year senior notes at nearly 5 percent as it manages upcoming debt maturities Essex Property Trust, one of...
The $200 Billion Question: Where Does Your Tariff Tax Go?
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The Trump administration is crowing about collecting $200 billion in tariff revenues this year. Customs...
Oregon’s Unemployment Surge Raises Red Flags for State Economy
Jobless rate jumps a full percentage point year-over-year, marking the largest increase in the nation Oregon’s labor market deteriorated significantly over the past...
Washington State Job Market Holds Steady Despite National Headwinds
State avoids major unemployment shifts as federal data disruption clouds economic picture Washington state’s labor market navigated September without significant turbulence, maintaining an...
Lack of Middle Class Housing Drives West Coast Exodus As California, Oregon, and Washington Face Historic Migration Reversal
After decades of drawing Americans westward, the Pacific Coast states are experiencing a dramatic demographic shift that could reshape regional economies and political...
