Headlines from DJC.COM and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/ Headlines from DJC.COM and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2006 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. All rights reserved. Greg Smith's big plans http://www.djc.com/news/re/12037889.html Seattle development company Urban Visions is moving ahead on two mixed-use projects: a highrise at Second and Pike, and 200 Occidental in Pioneer Square. The newly renamed West Edge Tower project near Pike Place Market could have a boutique hotel in addition to apartments and retail. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST MARC STILES http://www.djc.com/news/re/12037889.html Winthrop footbridge more than a decade in the making http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037891.html The project team had to overcome an expiring state grant, rising flood waters and the death of a contractor to finish the bridge. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST SHEILA CAIN http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037891.html Runstad Center report shows home sales up but prices down http://www.djc.com/news/re/12037890.html Sales of existing homes in Washington rose in the final quarter to 2011, but prices continued to drop. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS http://www.djc.com/news/re/12037890.html Oregon Zoo Veterinary Medical Center http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037814.html Oregon Zoo's 15,000-square-foot Veterinary Medical Center is the first major facility to be completed with funding from a community-supported bond. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST JOURNAL STAFF http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037814.html Smaller pay increase for Seattle-area workers http://www.djc.com/news/mo/12037878.html The Seattle area saw a smaller bump in wages and salaries last year than the rest of the nation, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST JOURNAL STAFF http://www.djc.com/news/mo/12037878.html A frank talk about money can lead to a happier Valentine's Day http://www.djc.com/news/mo/12037882.html Should you risk wrecking the mood by talking about spending and money? Short answer: Yes! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST DAVE CARPENTER http://www.djc.com/news/mo/12037882.html Commuter rail yard set for Lakewood http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037892.html Sound Transit plans to construct a large layover facility for Sounder commuter rail cars in Lakewood this year. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST JOURNAL STAFF http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037892.html Federal contracting workshop Feb. 28 http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037893.html The city of Lakewood on Feb. 28 is holding its second Military and Federal Contracting Workshop to help businesses navigate the federal contracting process. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST JOURNAL STAFF http://www.djc.com/news/co/12037893.html Wash., B.C. to hold earthquake drill http://www.djc.com/news/en/12037894.html Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark have signed an agreement to conduct a cross-border earthquake readiness exercise. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.djc.com/news/en/12037894.html Bogus $20s found at WSU campus http://www.djc.com/news/bu/12037895.html Police at Washington State University's Pullman campus are investigating a pair of counterfeit $20 bills noticed by local bank officials. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.djc.com/news/bu/12037895.html Longview terminal, union sign deal http://www.djc.com/news/bu/12037896.html The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the EGT joint venture signed a five-year labor agreement Friday covering operations at the grain terminal at the Port of Longview. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.djc.com/news/bu/12037896.html