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Gemdale USA Sells 338-Unit Skyglass in Seattle for $173.8MM
A luxury apartment building in Seattle’s South Lake Union traded hands recently. The 338-unit property known as Skyglass was sold by an entity affiliated with Gemdale USA, which also developed the asset, for $173.8 million, or approximately $514,201 per unit, according to King County public records. The buyer was an entity that shares an address with Goldman Sachs.
4 arrested in Seattle pot shop smash-and-grab burglary
SEATTLE - A Seattle pot shop is cleaning up after a smash-and-grab burglary early Wednesday morning. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary on Blanchard Street in the Belltown neighborhood at 2:28 a.m. When FOX 13 crews arrived at the scene, the Have...
Fall Camp Preview: Could a Healthy Gaard Memmelaar be Washington’s Offensive X-Factor
Since taking over the Washington Huskies’ football program in January, the biggest question mark facing Jedd Fisch has been the offensive line. Every starter and first man up from the best offensive line in the country is no longer in the program:. Left tackle, Troy Fautanu—Pittsburgh Steelers. Left...
$17.8MM Refinance Secured for 145-Unit Boxcar Apartments in Seattle
SEATTLE (July 30, 2024) — Managing Director Bob Spiro of Northmarq’s Seattle Debt + Equity team successfully refinanced an existing Fannie Mae loan for Boxcar Apartments in Seattle, Washington. The 145-unit multifamily property was built in 2014 and takes part in Seattle’s Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program, granting the borrower a property tax break in exchange for setting aside 20% of the units as affordable.
$6.5M deal for trio of Capitol Hill transitional housing apartment buildings part of plans for new DESC facility — UPDATE
The $6.5 million sale of three old apartment buildings on Belmont Ave by Seattle transitional housing provider Pioneer Human Services is part of plans for a new Capitol Hill facility by the Downtown Emergency Service Center, CHS has learned. A spokesperson for Pioneer confirmed details of the July sale of...
Mariners vs. Red Sox Prediction, Odds and Key Players for Wednesday, July 31
The American League is in the spotlight for this matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. Their three game series comes to its conclusion on Wednesday at Fenway Park. So far, Seattle has claimed both contests and will aim for the sweep, part of a winning streak they really needed.
Seattle City Council considers jail bed proposal
Last week, FOX 13 reported about Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's pilot program to send misdemeanor offenders to a jail in Des Moines. On Tuesday, the city council will consider moving forward with the proposal in a special meeting.
Build 2 Lead: Empowering Seattle’s Youth Through Education And Advocacy
Build 2 Lead, a Seattle-based non-profit dedicated to empowering youth and their families, is making significant strides in promoting equity within criminal justice, education, and healthcare systems. Since its inception in 2020, the organization has transformed the lives of countless young people, providing them with leadership skills, advocacy training, and career readiness tools they need to succeed.
Know before you go: Attending Seafair Weekend
SEATTLE — Are you ready for Seafair Weekend in Seattle?. The popular weekend festival starts Friday and ends Sunday. But if you can't make it to the lake, make sure to tune in at 1-5 p.m. Sunday to KONG TV for live coverage of the races and air show.
Everything you need to know about attending Seahawks Football Fest
SEATTLE — Seahawks Football Fest is returning to Lumen Field this weekend. The annual event, presented by KING 5, will feature a day full of football starting Saturday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know about attending Seahawks Football Fest this year. When and where is Seahawks Football Fest?
Washington, Guess the Fine: Driving 100+ on I-5 with No Insurance
How much do you think the ticket cost this Washington State driver last week?. Washington State Patrol Writes Big Ticket to Uninsured Speeder. The Washington State Patrol found another speeder with extra emphasis patrols in District One which have been happening since last week. The Washington State Patrol is working with police de[departments from Lakewood, Puyallup, and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to reduce crime on both city roads and the highways. The Washington State Patrol announced the cooperation last week saying, "Extra patrols are out for the next few days from @wastatepatrol, @TacomaPD, @LakewoodPD, @PuyallupPD, and @PierceSheriff with the goal of #TargetZero and reducing crime in the Lakewood/Tacoma area!" The Washington State Patrol has been giving updates on the extra patrols, the latest being an uninsured speeder who received a huge ticket.
The Importance of Water Safety and Swim Equity: A Conversation with Loria Yeadon
In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, Loria Yeadon, a representative from the YMCA of Greater Seattle, discussed the critical issue of water safety and swim equity, emphasizing the alarming statistics surrounding drowning, particularly among children of color. Black children ages one to 14 are five times more likely to drown than their Caucasian counterparts, and this disparity increases to ten times for Black children between the ages of 11 and 12.
Ferry passengers witness dramatic rescue of 3 and a dog in Sinclair Inlet
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Three people and a dog, shocked at being stranded in the 57-degree waters of Sinclair Inlet, can thank a host of rescuers and medics for their safety. Their entire predicament and rescue unfolded in front of people aboard the Washington State Ferries vessel to Walla Walla on a sailing between Bremerton and Seattle Monday evening.
Seattle City Council to consider putting social housing payroll tax on fall ballot
(The Center Square) – A proposal to create an excess compensation payroll tax to fund Seattle's affordable housing network has garnered enough signatures to be placed on this November's ballot, but whether that happens remains to be seen. On Friday, King County Elections verified that there were sufficient signatures to place the community-led Initiative 137 on November ballots. Now the Seattle City Council has to act by Aug. 6 in order for the measure to be placed before of voters this fall. ...
Takeaways from UW’s pre-fall camp media day
Members of Washington’s 2023 team received rings commemorating their Pac-12 championship and Sugar Bowl victory Monday night, but by Tuesday morning, it was time to look ahead. From the Touchdown Terrace inside Husky Stadium, Washington hosted a bowl-game style media day, where featured coaches and players made their final...
San Juan Island works to save one of the rarest butterflies in North America
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. - San Juan Island in Washington state is the last bastion of hope for one of the rarest butterflies in North America: the Island Marble Butterfly. This rare pollinator was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
Get a FREE car wash at Brown Bear in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 8
Brown Bear Car Wash will celebrate its 67th anniversary with free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at all tunnel locations, including Des Moines. This event is part of their annual Customer Appreciation Day, fondly known as “Free Car Wash Day.” It’s the biggest single-day free car wash event in the U.S. each year, with last year’s total reaching 35,469 free washes.