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A multifamily mega-merger for AvalonBay and Equity Residential

By BRIAN MILLER

Two of the nation's biggest multifamily REITs, controlling thousands of units in our market, have agreed to merge.

63 Des Moines units sell for $10M

By JOURNAL STAFF

An apartment complex at 23006 30th Ave. S. sold this week for $10 million, according to King County records.


Refrigerant rule for grocery stores to be relaxed

By MATTHEW DALY

The Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a push to lower grocery costs.


High gas prices shift travel plans

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S.


Dakota oil pipeline segment gets OK

Federal officials have given final approval for a controversial segment of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River.


Firms join a rush for deep-sea mining

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared.


Stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

By STAN CHOE

Oil prices are yo-yoing because of uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz shut. The closure has prevented oil tankers from exiting the Persian Gulf to deliver crude to customers worldwide, driving up oil's price.


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May 21, 2026
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WA airports get $82M for upgrades
Olson Kundig-designed arts center proposed for historic hardware store site in Stanwood
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Trailhead Direct returns for summer
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Nvidia Q1 results surpass expectations
Lawmakers look to modernize TSA
Stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market, oil prices fall
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

May 20, 2026
New public potties ready for business in Pioneer Square
Paving project wraps on Seattle's busiest transit corridor
NFL bringing 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville's new enclosed stadium
Kemper backs BAM building sale to KidsQuest
91 Ballard units sell for over $24M
Harley sales building in Tacoma trades for $8M
Kirkland buildings sell for over $4M
Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
PSE signs Klickitat wind power deal
Home Depot profit tops expectations
Stocks fall further from their records
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May 19, 2026
Local leadership changes for Skanska
More ways to explore area waterfronts like a tourist this summer
Backlogs, confidence rise again, thanks to data centers
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
A spring refresh for Bellevue's Bellettini senior living community
Seattle Center fixes could go to voters
Lunch & Laughs at Pioneer Park
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$126K for World Cup watch parties
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Foster Garvey
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May 18, 2026
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PCL breaks ground on first phase of $175M stone wool plant near Walla Walla
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Older Americans say it's a good time to find a job. Younger people aren't buying it.
Maintenance will disrupt Crosslake Connection
WSF readies for the World Cup
Home sales surging — but not here
Starbucks to cut 300 office jobs

May 15, 2026
One of the largest modern US infrastructure projects will soon burrow toward New York City
Childcare coming to old City People's
Utility work starts for Stride S3 BRT
Federal Way motel sells for over $14M
Self-storage in University Place trades for over $13M
Floating fan experience brings FIFA World Cup to the water
Lakewood industrial sells for over $8M
Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop in two weeks
Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000


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