Downtown Bellevue Marriott Snags $54 Million Lifeline As Lenders Double Down On Eastside
A $54M Morgan Stanley‑backed loan refinanced the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Bellevue, keeping the 253‑room property with Puget Sound Hospitality and freeing capital for upgrades. Lenders cited transit proximity and steady demand.
Glass Ceiling Shatters At Benaroya Hall As Xian Zhang Takes The Baton
Xian Zhang has become the Seattle Symphony’s first female music director, leading programs at Benaroya Hall and shaping a season that mixes core repertoire with new commissions. Her appointment is being viewed as a milestone for representation in classical leadership.












