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Renton office park sells for $21M

An office/light industrial park at 425 S.W. 41st St. sold this week for a little under $20.8 million, according to King County records.

Lincoln tapped for fire station, HQ

Lincoln Construction of Puyallup has been selected to build two projects totaling more than $20 million for the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA).

Quigg Bros. of Aberdeen honored with two APWA national awards

Construction company Quigg Bros. Inc. (QBI) is celebrating. The firm, which is headquartered in Aberdeen and has been serving Western Washington for over a century, was the general contractor for two winning projects in the American Public Works Association's (APWA) 2026 Project of the Year National Awards program,

Renton School District continues demo for expanded high school

Renton School District continues its relentless demolition of old structures near the existing Renton High School, which dates to 1931.

‘Small-scale' data center proposed at Starbucks HQ in SoDo

Within the giant Starbucks Center in SoDo, Amazon shuttered its Amazon Fresh store in January 2024. That's on the corner of Lander, the south end of the landmarked former Sears building at 2401 Utah Ave. S.

DOE approves safety analysis for Oklo's Aurora powerhouse in Idaho

Advanced nuclear technology company Oklo Inc. announced last week that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved the preliminary documented safety analysis (PDSA) for its flagship Aurora powerhouse.

Lawmakers fight to stop dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

The National Science Foundation directed the removal of most of the system's instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027.

Inland Group plans 294 Lynnwood units at office park

Four years ago in Lynnwood, making a contrarian bet on the office market, Nitze-Stagen acquired the Northview Center building for $46 million.

‘Wake Up Everybody!’ This Song Still Resonates In Black Music Month 2026

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1975 track, 'Wake Up Everybody,' maintains its profound relevance as a call to action for societal improvement and justice. Introduced on Soul Train by lead singer Teddy Pendergrass, the song urged listeners to actively contribute to a better America, a message that continues to inspire awareness and engagement in addressing systemic issues.

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock Off patr Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:18am

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

World Cup Kicks Off In Seattle Today: What Residents Need To Know

Seattle is poised to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing global attention and one of history's largest sporting events to the Pacific Northwest, with six matches scheduled at Lumen Field from June 15 to July 6, notably including a Juneteenth fixture.