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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights

By MARCIA DUNN

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What's next? And how do you top that?


7-Eleven expects to close 645 stores this year

Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year.



Banks see ‘resilient' economy but warn of rising energy prices

By KEN SWEET

The nation's biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.


Crown Hill corner changes hands

By JOURNAL STAFF

Possibly bound for future development, a corner site at 1407 N.W. 85th St. sold this week for $3.3 million, according to King County records.


Disney begins laying off 1,000 employees

The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday began layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company.


Waterfront route to close to cars

By JOURNAL STAFF

Mayor Katie B. Wilson is encouraging Seattleites to get out on their bikes this summer. As part of a new initiative called Bicycle Weekends, she recently announced that a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day.


Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

By STAN CHOE

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of an all-time high Tuesday, and oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war and avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy.


Wholesale prices surged 4% in March

U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy.


Previous Stories


April 14, 2026
Data centers make it hard to meet their clean energy goals
New Uptown sports bar opens near Climate Pledge Arena
Tacoma to get a taste of Voodoo
Officials trying to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri
Safe Streets levy up for consideration
Trump's Washington arch plan unveiled
Padel plan pitched at Spring District
Commercial salmon fishing in California
US stocks rally on a still hopeful Wall Street as oil prices ease back from their morning spurts

April 13, 2026
Reimagined Sea Creatures spot opens on Capitol Hill
State's supplemental transportation budget has $1.5B for road, bridge maintenance
Why ‘unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
Shopping center sells for over $15M
At an uncertain time for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual launches $600M endowment
Kent industrial sells for $23M
Library Levy heads to council vote
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
China's car exports surge over EVs
War sends inflation soaring, consumers' mood plunging

April 10, 2026
Electric bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
Bellevue offices face demolition, with townhouses to follow
Lynnwood medical facility sells for over $5M
Contractor wanted for Valley Regional Fire Authority project, including new fire station
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
Manufacturing grants available
Mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
Settlement in 2024 Key Bridge crash
Stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains
MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in Q4
Jobless claims jump to 219,00 last week
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April 9, 2026
In first trade, Corner 63 sells for over $59M
State sees its 4th drought in a row
Mobile home legislation in Arizona targets utility costs, abandonment rules and manager training
Panattoni pays $9M for North Bend dirt, with industrial trio to follow
Lakewood medical building sells for $12M
Abnormally hot March smashes heat record
Housing to follow $16M church sale
Liberty Bank
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays for affordable housing
Airlines look to limit portable chargers to reduce fire risks
Dow surges following a ceasefire with Iran
Delta joins in with higher bag fees

April 8, 2026
Fall opening for PCC in Madison Valley
Empty car museum sells for almost $8M
7 Magnolia units trade for nearly $3M
A procession of churches hits the block, one landmarked
A new co-working lease and opening date for Tacoma's Old City Hall
Interbay building sells for over $3M
Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
Nonprofit buys Federal Way offices
Burien units find new hands
Ford recall due to wiper failure
Deere & Co agrees to pay $99M to settle ‘right to repair' lawsuit
Stocks swing from losses to a tiny gain
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