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Supreme Court Upholds Washington’s Vote-by-Mail System In 5-4 Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Washington's vote-by-mail system, allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if they are postmarked on or before Election Day.

Seattle’s ‘Buying With Purpose’ Initiative Invests $1.3 Million In Local Farms And BIPOC Food Producers

Seattle's 'Buying With Purpose' initiative is investing $1.3 million in annual food purchases from local farms and BIPOC-owned food producers to strengthen the regional food system and expand opportunities for historically underrepresented growers.

Seattle Announces $8 Million for Homelessness Prevention Services

The City of Seattle will invest $8 million in homelessness prevention services in 2027 to provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, legal services, case management and a centralized application process to help residents avoid eviction and remain housed.

Mural debuts in Pioneer Square

The piece by Seattle artist Cristina Martinez is on the the American Life building at 1016 Occidental Ave. S. and is now the largest mural in the neighborhood.

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

$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.

102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

$27M in upgrades for Bremerton bridge slated to go out for bid next summer

After years of planning, pedestrian and cyclist improvements for a 1959-era Bremerton bridge appear to be rolling forward.

Bellingham co-housing project takes shape — and they're taking downpayments

Up in Bellingham, a co-housing project dubbed 4th Corner Commons will have its first design review on July 7.

HKS is betting on the PNW

Global design firm HKS opened its Seattle office in 2023 in the Rainier Square office building at 400 University St. The office is HKS's 27th overall and its first in the Pacific Northwest.

Rainier Community Center play area readies for a fun upgrade

Work will ramp up next week on the renovation of the play area at Rainier Community Center in Columbia City.