Net absorption turned positive in Q4 even as vacancy rose after 1.8M sq ft of new warehouses hit the Puget Sound market.

The state awarded $54.5M in CHIP grants to connect 70 projects to water infrastructure, clearing the way for about 4,517 affordable homes across Washington.

A Kirkland developer bought the Motel 6 in Issaquah and will convert its 103 rooms into studio workforce apartments, with construction slated for summer 2026.

RealtyHop data shows Medina’s 98039 at roughly $4.4M median listing price in 2025, with Mercer Island and Bellevue trailing. Redfin’s affordability numbers underline the growing gap for Seattle buyers.

Bellevue, Washington introduces a new permit to streamline the development of middle housing, aiming to diversify housing options and simplify the process for projects with 3-6 units per parcel.

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.