Washington State
Washington State Holds Steady in Weakening Labor Market: 4.6% Unemployment Reflects Measured Deterioration
Analysis: While manufacturing sector sheds jobs, Washington maintains relative strength compared to Pacific Northwest neighbors despite rising joblessness Washington state’s labor market showed...
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...
Seattle Passes Historic Housing Legislation: Middle Housing Now Allowed Citywide
After months of debate, City Council unanimously approves zoning reforms that could reshape Seattle’s residential neighborhoods In a decision that housing advocates are...
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...
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Bets Big on Kitsap County with Major Hospital Expansion
New 74-bed tower and second hybrid emergency facility signal health system’s aggressive growth strategy in Washington’s booming Kitsap region Virginia Mason Franciscan Health...
Bellingham’s Barkley Village Breaks Ground on 142-Unit Apartment Complex as Urban Growth Accelerates
The Manning signals a new development phase for Whatcom County’s original urban village, backed by Goldman Sachs financing and expanded city incentives The...
Wallace Properties Taps Next Generation Leader as Founder Steps Back
Kevin Wallace Assumes Presidency as Father Transitions to Chairman Role Wallace Properties, a Pacific Northwest commercial real estate firm, has announced a leadership...
Boeing’s Shadow: Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Navigates Between Legacy and Innovation in 2025
As the aerospace giant stumbles and tech grows, Washington and Oregon manufacturers face workforce disruption, changing trade patterns, and the question of what...
Seattle Multifamily Market Posts $1.9B in Q3 Sales as Rents Reach $2,247 Per Unit
Investment activity surges 75 percent year-over-year while occupancy holds at 95.5 percent Seattle’s apartment market showed signs of continued strength through the third...
Ardurra Expands Transportation Capabilities and Pacific Northwest Presence with Acquisition of Perteet Inc.
MIAMI — Ardurra Group, Inc. (Ardurra) announced today the acquisition of Perteet Inc., a Washington-based infrastructure consulting firm known for its award-winning transportation expertise...
Pacific Northwest Housing Market Faces Inventory Glut as Buyer Demand Weakens
Rising inventory and stagnant demand create new dynamics in Pacific Northwest real estate The Seattle-area housing market delivered a tale of two trends...
Port of Seattle’s $100MM Fishermen’s Terminal Overhaul Enters Critical Construction Phase
Maritime Innovation Center nears completion as major dock reconstruction looms for 2026 The Port of Seattle’s ambitious, nearly $100 million redevelopment of Fishermen’s...
