Washington
The Pacific Recession: California, Washington, and Oregon Are America’s Economic Canaries in the Coal Mine
As the national economy teeters, the Pacific states are already feeling the pain of contraction and job losses The tech hubs and export...
Heritage Financial to Acquire Century-Old Kitsap Bank in $177MM Deal
The all-stock transaction will create a nearly $9 billion banking franchise in Washington’s Puget Sound region Heritage Financial Corporation announced plans to acquire...
Suttell & Hammer Leases 27,000 SQFT at Plaza Yarrow Bay in Kirkland
Creditors’ rights law firm’s new lease reflects steady demand in Kirkland’s office market Suttell & Hammer, P.S., a creditors’ rights law firm serving...
Kidder Mathews Promotes Will Frame to Regional President of Brokerage for the Pacific Northwest
Seattle, Wash. (October 1, 2025) – Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Frame to Regional President of Brokerage for...
Ace Pickleball Club Seeks 5-10 Washington Sites by Year-End as Part of National Expansion
Fast-growing franchise operator targets large-format retail spaces to capitalize on pickleball boom in the Pacific Northwest Ace Pickleball Club is actively scouting multiple...
Vancouver, Washington’s Bold Gambit to Transform from Portland’s Bedroom Community Into Regional Economic Hub
The fast-growing city across the Columbia River is leveraging its tax advantages and strategic location to capture businesses and talent fleeing Portland’s urban...
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...
BRIDGE Housing Launches $1B Private Equity Fund for West Coast Affordable Housing
SAN FRANCISCO – BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer on the West Coast, has launched its first private equity fund...
The Great Hiring Freeze: U.S. Labor Market Hits the Brakes as Fed Faces Policy Dilemma
The American job machine that powered the economy through four years of defying recession predictions has suddenly downshifted into first gear. August employment...
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...
Swedish Medical Center Halts $900MM Block 95 Tower Development in Seattle Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Financial pressures force Seattle hospital system to prioritize seismic safety upgrades over expansion plans Swedish Medical Center is putting the brakes on its...
Seattle Apartment Construction Remains Steady as Pacific Northwest Building Activity Stabilizes
Washington metro maintains consistent development pace with 11,196 units amid regional market adjustments Seattle’s apartment construction market is demonstrating resilience in 2025, maintaining...
