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Construction starts at Issaquah Highlands' senior housing development

Ground was broken last week on The Springs at Issaquah Highlands, a new 225-unit senior housing community.

Facade repairs bubbling at decommissioned Pioneer Square steam plant

Crews were seen at work last week inspecting a cornice at the historic former Seattle Steam plant property at 619 – 633 Post Ave., which is the DJC's neighbor.

222 Bellevue units take shape near Mercer Slough

American Capital Group initiated an apartment plan for the property two summers ago.

Ellensburg affordable housing development resurrects derelict motel

Building permits were issued in May and construction is underway for Pathways Place in Ellensburg.

Seahawks work out former Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu

This isn’t quite roster news for the Seattle Seahawks, but it is a visit worth monitoring. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported on Monday that the Seahawks worked out former Detroit Lions third-round pick Ifeatu Melifonwu. He was most recently with the Miami Dolphins and started about half the season. If the name sounds familiar, it’s […]

Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency

Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.

Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts

Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.

Todd Boehly, part owner of Lakers, Dodgers, considering Seahawks ownership bid

Add another name into the hat of billionaires reportedly interested in becoming the next owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Todd Boehly, who has minority ownership stakes in Major League Baseball’s three-peat seeking World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the National Basketball Association’s storied Los Angeles Lakers, is looking at forming a group that would […]

New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.

Cherry Street Farm’s Youth Sow The Seeds For Their Futures

Cherry Street Farm, a Seattle-based urban agricultural initiative, is advancing community health and food resilience through its dual mission of youth education and local produce distribution. The farm's Youth Excellence Program instructs local youth in home-farming, plant-based culinary skills, and green career pathways, while its cultivation efforts supply fresh produce to area hospitals, restaurants, and food banks.

Seahawks 2026 rookie predictions: Is Emmanuel Henderson Jr the new special teams ace?

After breaking the seal on trades with the move into the fifth round for Beau Stephens, John Schneider continued his trading ways by sending No. 188 to the New York Jets for No. 199 and No. 242. With that pick at No. 199, the Seattle Seahawks selected wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr from Kansas. Henderson […]