Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Subscriber content preview In pending $340M deal, Vulcan to sell Amazon-leased tower at West Main Photo by Benjamin Benschneider [enlarge] Over the summer, industry sources said that Vulcan Real Estate would sell the south office tower (of three) at its West Main, in downtown Bellevue. All three were leased during construction to Amazon, which has to date only occupied that south building, aka Dynamo, at 85 106th Ave. N.E., on the corner of Main Street.

Subscriber content preview One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future By CHRISTINE BENZ and VALENTINA DJELJOSEVIC Morningstar For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That's the case with couples who have one income.

Subscriber content preview Vintage building finds new hands Photo from the Library of Congress [enlarge] ELLENSBURG — A 137-year-old commercial building in the heart of downtown Ellensburg recently sold for $2.8 million. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Woodland Park Zoo’s Forest Trailhead exhibit offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the nature and conservation stories of the world’s forests.

Subscriber content preview Have your say on airport noise SEATAC — The Port of Seattle is inviting the public to attend a workshop for its Seattle Tacoma International Airport Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study. The multi-year study evaluates aircraft noise and explores efforts to reduce the effects of aircraft noise on surrounding communities. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Subscriber content preview Tacoma workshop offers loan help TACOMA — The city of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop later this month to help local businesses understand and navigate its Revolving Loan Fund program. The session is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library's Main Branch, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Subscriber content preview Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know Nearly 2 million borrowers have enrolled since the rate reduction was announced this summer. By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK — Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Subscriber content preview Bellevue planning board has vacancy BELLEVUE — The Bellevue City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission advises the council on updates to Bellevue's Comprehensive Plan and reviews land-use regulations, ordinances and related policy issues. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Subscriber content preview Verity Credit Union opens Rainier Valley branch Photo courtesy Verity Credit Union [enlarge] Verity Credit Union has expanded its presence in South Seattle with the opening of a new Rainier Valley branch. . . . To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.

Subscriber content preview RLB report says industry moving ‘at two speeds' Multi-billion-dollar megaprojects are boosting construction activity, while residential development and architectural billings continue to slide. Rendering by STACK Infrastructure, with BorderPlex Digital Assets [enlarge] The construction industry in North American is becoming increasingly divided, with a slowdown in residential activity and a continuing boom in non-residential megaprojects (data centers, in particular). . .