As energy costs rise, some states back off climate goals

By MICHAEL HILL

Seven years ago, New York lawmakers set ambitious goals for slashing greenhouse gas emissions with clarion calls about saving the future. Now, with slow progress made and political realities shifting, Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a delay, saying she wants to save consumers money.

Timber Trails selling at Snoqualmie Ridge

By JOURNAL STAFF

The final community at Snoqualmie Ridge, one of the Eastside's largest, is now selling. This marks the end of a multi-decade buildout that has helped define residential growth in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Wall Street hits record on Iran war hopes

By STAN CHOE

The U.S. stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won't create a worst-case scenario for the global economy.

Streets levy headed to ballot

By JOURNAL STAFF

During the Aug. 4 Primary Election Tacoma residents will get to vote on a new levy that would fund the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of city streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure for 10 years.

New store opens in Pioneer Square

By JOURNAL STAFF

Outpost Stationary opened last month at 157 S. Jackson St. in Pioneer Square. The storefront was formerly home to Intrigue Chocolate shop.

Construction input prices rise in March

By JOURNAL STAFF

Construction input prices increased 2.2% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index data released yesterday. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 2.3% for the month.

BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs

The BBC said Wednesday that it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget — 500 million pounds — over the next two years.