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U District crane count drops to zero

Now nearing its temporary certificate of occupancy, and currently pre-leasing for the fall quarter at the UW, the Metro 5000 apartment project exemplifies the boom-and-bust cycle.

Tubman Center gains MUP, has builder, as fundraising reaches 80%

The budget has changed over the past year, project numbers are about the same, and the proposed new Tubman Center for Health and Freedom cleared an important threshold last week.

192 Redmond units planned

On the north side of downtown, at 8520 164th Ave. N.E., Lee & Associates is asking $6 million for a midblock development site.

Tacoma hotel trades for over $14M

A La Quinta Inn & Suites at 1425 E. 27th St. sold last week for $14.5 million, according to Pierce County records.

Manhattan highrise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

A Manhattan highrise remained unstable Tuesday after officials found that columns buckled and floors sagged while it was being converted to luxury apartments, forcing evacuations in and around the Midtown construction site.

Manhattan highrise deemed stable after columns buckled, and some evacuations are lifted

Engineering experts say the buckled columns are likely not repairable and will need to be removed.

Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

Seattle Mariners can’t execute in extras, fall to Marlins on walkoff hit

The Mariners failed to execute in the top of the 10th inning, and the Marlins took advantage, winning 6-5 on a walkoff hit.

Cruise ship worker charged with sex abuse after ship pulls into Seattle

A 26-year-old man has been charged in Washington federal court based on conduct prosecutors say happened on a cruise ship he worked aboard. The FBI is investigating.

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors

Reykdal’s proposal calls for the class to include instruction on financial literacy, college applications and civic engagement.

Harbor Island Studios stays afloat thanks to local nonprofit

CREATE48 Media Network forged a one-year lease with King County Council to keep the film studio open.

Photos: Mariners at Marlins