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CAST site plan honors Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe heritage

By NINA MILLIGAN

Five years into a 15-year development agreement, a section of land under tribal control, including the old Port Gamble sawmill, has a go-forward conceptual plan.

Retail sales up just 0.2% in June, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers are resilient

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May, as they spent less to fill their gas tank because of falling gas prices.


Concert hall coming to U.S. Bank Center

By EMMA LAPWORTH

The 271-seat venue will be home to the Seattle Chamber Music Society.


Ravenna Woods units sell for $3M

By JOURNAL STAFF

An apartment building at 4708 22nd Ave. N.E. sold this week for just under $3 million, according to King County records.


52 First Hill units sell for over $8M

By JOURNAL STAFF

An apartment building at 804 James St. sold this week for just over $8.4 million, according to King County records.


Engineer needed for Bellingham bridge rebuild

By SHAWNA GAMACHE

The city of Bellingham is seeking a civil/structural engineer to design a replacement for the failing Electric Avenue-Whatcom Creek Bridge on the eastern edge of Lake Whatcom.



Duwamish building finds new hands

By JOURNAL STAFF

A commercial property at 6363 Sixth Ave. S. sold this week for $4.3 million, according to King County records.


Rent cap set at 10% for 2027

By JOURNAL STAFF

The state Department of Commerce announced that the maximum annual rent increase allowed for certain residential rental units will be 10% in 2027.


New toolkit will help King County residents prepare for wildfires

By JOURNAL STAFF

King County, in a partnership with Eastside Fire and Rescue and King Conservation District, has developed a customized toolkit to help residents better prepare their homes and communities for increased wildfire risks.


22 affordable units set for Squire Park

By JOURNAL STAFF

Norman Mitchell Manor, at 165 14th Ave., has been providing affordable housing since 1998. Its two-story building sits on the corner of Spruce Street, with 22 units.


Mortgate rate climbs to 6.55%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.


L&I trainings on workers' comp

By JOURNAL STAFF

The state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is hosting a free online training course aimed at helping businesses navigate workers' compensation in Washington.


Slumping AI stocks drag down markets

By STAN CHOE

The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, even though more stocks rose within the index than fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 105 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.5%.


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July 14, 2026
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July 13, 2026
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July 10, 2026
Woodinville industrial property sells for over $6M
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Home prices hit new high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
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Jobless claims dip to 215,000
Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease


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