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Seattle puts 1-year pause on new large data centers

The Seattle City Council gave the nod on Tuesday to a one-year moratorium on siting large data centers.

Black box theater set for Wallingford

An industrial building at 3631 Interlake Ave. N. sold via an LLC in March to a local theater professional, Max Sarkowsky. Now we have a new plan for the 8,510-square-foot building, which dates to 1969.

Movers & Markets: Northmarq finds $60M for MDG’s Spruce

In the Alaska Junction neighborhood, Spruce West Seattle opened its 216 units back in 2015. It’s still owned by original developer Madison Development Group. It also debuted with LA Fitness as its anchor commercial tenant; the gym has about 41,837 square feet. And Northmarq just announced a successful refinancing effort worth just over $60.8 million.

Kennewick could see 436 units at expanded convention center, with AC Hotel opening next year

Brace yourselves, loyal DJC readers. This is a story with three legs, all at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.

A Chipotle in PSQ? Restaurant says it’s looking

Between the remade waterfront and major events at the stadiums, the old neighborhood has seen a new surge in food and bar leasing.

New turf for Lower Woodland Playfield

Work is set to start June 23 on the renovation of Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1, located south of Green Lake at 5100 Green Lake Way N.

Faber tapped for Lopez Food Center

An intent to award has been issued for construction of the Lopez Food Center — a new food hub, commercial kitchen and gather place, as well as a permanent home for the Lopez Island Food Bank.

State eyes study of Snake River power

The state Department of Commerce is seeking a contractor to study how Washington could replace the electricity and other energy currently provided by four lower Snake River dams.

Nneka Ogwumike returns to Seattle, leads Sparks past Storm

In her first game against her old team, Nneka Ogwumike received a warm reception before scoring a game-high 24 points and leading the Sparks to an 88-83 victory over the Storm.

Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program

It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families.

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Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the county is going through tremendous change, with pivotal decisions ahead that could echo for generations.