Washington
Bellevue Backs Away from Property Tax Push, Signaling Shift in Regional Revenue Debate
The Eastside city council strips support for tax expansion from its legislative agenda, reflecting mounting affordability concerns In a last-minute reversal that caught...
Portland’s Office Market Sinks to Historic Lows as Vacancy Reaches All-Time High
Leasing activity plummets while opportunistic investors circle distressed assets in a market transformed by remote work and economic headwinds Portland’s commercial office market...
Seattle Multifamily Market Signals Recovery as Rent Growth Returns, Development Reboots
Brokers report 100 percent jump in sales volume, cautious optimism for urban core apartments after years of turbulence After years of navigating pandemic...
Economic Boom or House of Cards? New Forecast Warns of Fragile U.S. Recovery
Despite robust consumer spending and near-4 percent GDP growth, economists warn that mounting debt, asset bubbles, and labor market strains could trigger a...
The Northwest’s $700MM Dilemma: How Oregon and Washington Are Fighting the Bonneville Power Administration—and Each Other—for Control of Their Energy Future
New legislation promises billions in savings and cleaner power across the West—if regional tensions can be resolved When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
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...
