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Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Navy Flight Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island Complex Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at OLF and Ault field complex or Week of Aug. 19-25, 2024
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island complex the week of Aug. 19-25, 2024. People living in local communities should remain aware that the aforementioned operations are not the only operations out...
Retired WA state ferries sold for $100,000 each, heading to South America
SEATTLE - Two Washington State Ferries vessels are heading to Ecuador after a combined 100 years of service in Puget Sound. The Elwha and Klahowya have been out of commission since 2020 and 2017, respectively. WSF say the sale will alleviate costs and staffing concerns associated with storing and moving the old ferries around their docks.
Puyallup’s South Hill team represents the Northwest in Little League World Series
This is one of those cases when just appearing is a big victory. Puyallp’s South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon. “You try to put yourself in all the right places to give them the right opportunities,” South Hill coach Derek Jennings told KIRO Newsradio. “It takes so much luck and just being in the right place at the right time. And, it’s nothing you can really, you can really put into words.”
500+-Unit Residential Tower in Seattle Pauses Development
Although a 46-story residential tower planned for Seattle’s Pike Place Market area has finally secured its master-use permit, the project is on hold indefinitely. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, Kevin Corbett, CEO of developer Plus Investment (USA), has cited rising crime concerns as a public safety issue that prevents the project from moving forward. The tower, located at 1516 2nd Ave., was originally planned as a for-sale condo project but could pivot to a for-rent building.
City Of Hoquiam To Buy Undeveloped Property
The City of Hoquiam will buy an 11 acre undeveloped property that’s northeast of downtown. In March, the city’s Revitalization Task Force recommended purchasing the land due to its development potential once the levee project is complete in 2027. The city voted to make the deal at this week’s council meeting. The Daily World says the city will pay $250,000 for the land that’s valued at $327,000 in what the property owner called part purchase, part donation.
Port moves forward with Waterfront Center, hires design firm
The Port of Olympia is moving forward with the Waterfront Center, a proposed three-story mixed-use building expected to be near Swantown Marina. The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, August 12, to execute a contract with EHDD Architecture for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,026,636 to begin the design process of the building.
Guaranteed income being studied on Olympic Peninsula
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Preparing for lunchtime is the calm before the storm for Haley Hogerson. She looks through her Port Angeles apartment's pantry as her 1-year-old son, Alaric, lies asleep on the couch, blissfully unaware of the struggles his mom goes through. "There was a month where the...
Olympia urges government on reparations for descendents of enslaved people
(The Center Square) – The City of Olympia will soon begin drafting a resolution that would urge the state and federal government to explore reparations for descendents of enslaved African people. The potential resolution would also encourage other Washington municipalities to join the City of Olympia in making similar requests to state and federal governments. The referral was proposed by Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, who said the U.S. government has...
Seahawks vs. Titans Preseason Week 2 time, location, TV and streaming odds and more
The Seattle Seahawks will travel to Nashville to play the Tennessee Titans in preseason Week 2. To be fair, the team is already there. The Titans and Seahawks held joint practices ahead of the game. Also, to be fair, the game is rather moot. The reason is that many of...
The cost of a personalized Washington state license plate could rise next year. Here's why
OLYMPIA, Wash. — It might cost Washingtonians a bit more to renew their Washington state personalized license plate in coming years. That's because the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a request to increase the cost to renew from $42 to $52 at its Aug. 9 meeting. Personalized license...
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