Uplands, a 320-acre South Hill project near Puyallup, is planned for about 1,000 homes and just opened a new clubhouse as model homes go on the market.

A trustee sale returned the Marriott Tacoma Downtown to lender Delphi CRE Funding, capping a receivership and leaving questions about the hotel and convention‑garage in play.

Kiln has leased space at Fremont Lake Union Center for its first Washington location, pitching boutique amenities and tours ahead of a late-2026 opening.

Mayor Katie Wilson plans to use environmental review to expand neighborhood centers and upzones while speeding shelter and transit actions.

Tacoma launches a pilot program to expedite 'missing middle' housing development, promising streamlined permitting and dedicated city staff to alleviate the affordable housing shortage.

Governor Bob Ferguson spent a week at Western State Hospital to understand its operations, meet staff and patients, and observe infrastructure projects like the new forensic hospital.

Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, with a new study analyzing unincorporated lands' agricultural potential. The study informs future land use, with public input opportunities planned for 2026.

Washington's Department of Ecology invests $25 million in the "Rails, Keels, and Wheels" grant for zero-emission vehicles to reduce diesel exhaust's public health risks.

Bellevue partners with Bellwether Housing for a transit-oriented affordable housing project in the Wilburton District, aiming to build at least 127 affordable homes by 2030 as part of a larger city plan.

Bellevue is advancing its BelRed Arts District with two community-enhancing projects by BRIDGE Housing and Su Development focused on affordable housing and cultural spaces.

Thurston County announces the opening of its application period for residents to propose land use and zoning reforms, with submissions accepted from September 15th until November 14th.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposes a $12 million budget to increase food access, expanding Fresh Bucks and aiding food banks amidst federal funding cuts and rising food insecurity.

Seattle has opened its new Waterfront Park, a major civic transformation that enhances cultural experiences and improves accessibility within a 20-acre area, bolstered by a $4 billion infrastructure investment.