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Bank OZK takes ownership of empty new Chapter Buildings

In the University District, a pair of recently developed and seemingly vacant office buildings changed hands this week. Because there are ground leases involved, King County recorded the two transactions on Tuesday in a non-standard fashion.

Can you handle this NBBJ-designed office building in Ohio?

New on the market: Ohio's iconic Longaberger basket building, which was purpose-built for the family basket business in 1997.

County, Seattle reset KCRHA

Yesterday, King County Exec. Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor B. Katie Wilson announced a three-part plan that they say will stabilize, right-size and reset the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).

Summer Roanoke Lid foundation work heats up

Last week, crews began installing drilled shafts near East Roanoke Street in Montlake that will support the future Roanoke lid over the new Portage Bay Bridge.

Goodman sells the Baldwyn, with 235 Northgate units, for $78M

King County recorded the sale this week of the fairly new Baldwyn apartments, just east of Northgate Station, for $78 million.

On the Block: Fresh paint for Pioneer Square misfit

Barry Johnson’s new mural is the best thing to happen to the Brutalist-style parking garage in its 56-year-history.

King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit found a $45 million deficit.

Former student sues Kent School District over sex abuse case

A former Kentwood High School student has filed a civil lawsuit for damages against the Kent School District alleging district officials failed to protect her from sexual harassment and grooming by a former science teacher.

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$2.4B RFQ for Calif. high-speed rail

California's high-speed rail project is preparing for a major expansion, with the upcoming release of a request for qualifications for a civil works design-build contract for the Merced to Madera extension.

Plymouth Housing headlines 2026 Preservation Awards

Historic Seattle also honored Seattle Public Schools, Smith Tower owner GT Capital and Greg Smith of Urban Visions.

Klein retires from PCS