Mortenson will buy Kent’s city‑owned Naden parcel and develop a 9.3‑acre build‑to‑suit manufacturing campus after the city council approved the sale. The project aims to recruit power‑intensive, job‑heavy manufacturers to downtown Kent.

Foster Garvey signed a long‑term lease at West8 in Denny Triangle, taking roughly 52,000 square feet across multiple floors. The move is a notable win for downtown landlords amid high vacancy.

Meta appears ready to fit out a nine‑story Spring District tower in Bellevue that was delivered as a shell in 2024, a move that could reactivate a large block of Eastside office space.

Bellevue's council narrowly approved six‑month interim controls that require façade preservation on Main Street while the city rethinks long‑term rules for Old Bellevue.

The Space Needle agreed to buy the northeast corner of Pacific Science Center, taking ownership of the Boeing IMAX while PacSci plans a $20M Maker & Innovation Lab. Leaders say the partnership will fund repairs and new programming while preserving landmarked features.

The Housing Authority of Snohomish County paid about $77.5M for Allegro Lynnwood, a 240‑unit complex next to the Ash Way Park & Ride. The acquisition brings a transit-edge property into public ownership.

LendingTree data show renting in the Seattle metro ran roughly $900 cheaper monthly than owning in 2024, a short-term win for renters amid persistent affordability gaps.

A state bill would let RVs and tiny houses on wheels live in backyards year‑round. Supporters call it quick, affordable relief; cities warn of enforcement and safety gaps.

Seattle’s City Council voted unanimously to begin transferring proceeds from the voter‑approved social housing tax to the Seattle Social Housing Developer, unlocking the first major public funding for the program.

Elon Musk's xAI has leased former Epic Games offices at Lincoln Square South in downtown Bellevue. The move adds to a recent wave of AI firms expanding on the Eastside.

Kauri Investments plans a Hyatt House at 1300 116th Ave NE in Bellevue’s Wilburton, replacing the Eye Clinic and tapping the nearby Wilburton light‑rail station. Permit filings show the design has expanded and entitlements are pending.

A CoStar matchup finds Boston ahead of Seattle on office, industrial and retail fundamentals, even as life‑science troubles and big‑tech shifts reshape both metros.

A Seattle-based developer has proposed a seven-story, 173-unit affordable building beside Lynnwood’s Scriber Lake Park, targeting households at about 60% of AMI. The project is now in city review and has state infrastructure support.