Skanska inks $778M light rail contract

By JOURNAL STAFF

Skanska last month said it signed a $778 million contract with Sound Transit for the L300 package of the Lynnwood Link Extension.

Federal Way retail is sold for $4M

By JOURNAL STAFF

A strip mall at 2311 S.W. 336th St. in Federal Way has sold for $4 million, according to King County records.

Experts split sharply over new Alzheimer’s drug

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE

A company that claims to have the first drug to slow mental decline from Alzheimer’s disease made its case to scientists Thursday but left them sharply divided over whether there’s enough evidence of effectiveness for the medicine to warrant federal approval.

Five hikes to avoid the crowds at Yosemite

By AMANDA LEE MYERS

Dappled sunlight kisses the valley floor of Yosemite National Park. Granite monoliths, gushing waterfalls and giant sequoias abound. The wilderness is calling.

After Hours: Sugar Plum Gary back at 18th & Union

In what has become a offbeat and darkly funny Christmas tradition, Sugar Plum Gary returns to 18th & Union arts space, located at 1406 18th Ave. in Seattle.