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Most of Western Washington will see a rise in 2024 property values, but not everywhere
Home values across Western Washington are generally up for 2024, but how much depends on the community. Meanwhile, many office spaces and condos are showing a decline in value. "After dramatic fluctuations in the residential market during the Covid years, values have returned to a steady level of increase," King County Assessor John Wilson said in a statement. "The volatility now is in the commercial sector and among condominiums." RELATED: Seattle's surprising place for housing bargains — downtown Western Washington property owners will soon learn how much their values have gone up or down over the past year, as county assessors begin mailing out notices. This updated information is sent over each summer to determine upcoming taxes — 2024's property values will be used for 2025's tax bills (there are more than 720,000 property owners in King County alone).
Surge in Puget Sound Office Leasing Activity with Bellevue Leading the Way
The Seattle/Puget Sound office market experienced a significant surge in leasing activity during Q2 2024, marking a notable recovery and growth trend, according to a recent quarterly industry report by Savills. A total of 2 million square feet was leased in the region, a remarkable increase from the 1 million square feet leased in Q2 2023, and significantly higher than the five-year average. This upturn highlights the region’s growing appeal and dynamic business environment.
Western WA turns up the heat with potential record temps following July 4th
SEATTLE — Are you ready for some heat?. After a mild start to the summer season, western Washington is cranking up the mercury in a major fashion after Independence Day. In the short term, it's still just fine, with mild temperatures and a terrific Tuesday around the Sound. Morning murkiness gives way to partial afternoon clearing, and highs will inch up into the low to middle 70s from Sahalee to Seabeck.
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
Cop Convicted Of Murder As Washington State Law Eases Prosecution Of Police
In a groundbreaking case, a suburban Seattle police officer has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a homeless man outside a convenience store in 2019. This marks the first conviction under a Washington state law that has made it easier to prosecute law enforcement officers for on-duty killings.
Local drive-by shooting leads to arrest
Three vehicles were involved in a road rage shooting outside McCleary. The Washington State Patrol reported the incident occurred Monday morning around 10:30 am, and a suspect is in custody. According to a report, three vehicles were traveling east on SR 8 when a 52-year-old Cosmopolis man in a 2010...
133d Army National Guard rock band thrills at All-American Jubilee in Rainier
Performing on stage is a thrilling experience for members of the 133d Army National Guard Band. But performing on stage in uniform is a different kind of thrill. The six rock musicians of the ...
A Small Washington Town Has Suddenly Become The State’s Second Ranked Murder Capital!
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Washington State, Evergreen was once a postcard-perfect town. With a population of just under 5,000, it boasted a charming Main Street, a vibrant community center, and friendly residents who knew their neighbors. Crime was virtually nonexistent, and safety was a given. But that idyllic image has been shattered. In the past six months, Evergreen has witnessed a horrifying surge in violent crime, rocketing it to the dubious distinction of the state’s second-ranked murder capital.
Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots
July 1 was opening day for recreational crabbing in Puget Sound. Each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab a year with no one to harvest them. The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and the...
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