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You can bring Otis on light rail on-leash — for now

By SHAWNA GAMACHE

Sound Transit is trying out a new streamlined pet policy allowing certain four-legged friends to travel along with their people, carrier-free.



Ocean Pavilion takes home top engineering honor

By JOURNAL STAFF

Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion expansion and its Indo-Pacific leopard sharks reef debuted at the Seattle Waterfront in 2024 to much excitement and acclaim. Since then, it has won numerous awards for engineering and design excellence, and the accolades keep on coming.



With modular assist, spa opens in Wallingford on compact construction timeline

By SHAWNA GAMACHE

Just in time for the Big Dark, Vancouver, B.C.-based Circle Wellness has opened its first U.S.-based spa where Wallingford meets Fremont.


Two new playgrounds open in Tacoma

By NINA MILLIGAN

Parks Tacoma opened two new playgrounds this fall. One is at the North Slope Historic District Park, and the other is at the First Creek community space.



AE billings show market challenges

By JOURNAL STAFF

The Architecture Billings Index fell to 44.7 from 47.2 in August, according to the American Institute of Architects and Deltek.


Economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.4% annual pace from July through September, accelerating from the second quarter on strong consumer spending and investment in artificial intelligence.


Jobless claims slide to lowest since mid-July

The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — the lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security.


Previous Stories


October 29, 2026
New twist for Seattle waterfront
Transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls
Carrix claims four floors at The Jack for new HQ
Seattle industrial vacancy hits 9.7% as new development cools
Washington port projects get $35M infrastructure hoist
Audi to build $4B vehicle plant in Georgia
GC wanted for ‘wild' zoo project
Celebration today for Route 40 fixes
Last week for Everett Link EIS comments

October 28, 2026
Ishigaki Wall, built by master craftsman, debuts at Seattle Japanese Garden
Third Riverfront apartment building nears completion in Everett
Shortlist out for $69M Husky Hall
TCO arrives for small Squire Park infill project
Anacortes port seeks builder for event center, waterfront revamp
Port Orchard Marina work rebid
New crosswalks brighten Bellevue
Student artists wanted for Memorial Stadium project
US Steel approves plan for $3B mill

October 27, 2026
A perspective on Partnering
Blue Origin signs big Des Moines lease, with manufacturing facility planned
Retired ocean liner ready for reef duty
$32M Moses Lake rail job ready to roll
MKA honored for SpeedCore structural system
Renovation completes multi-year transformation of Tulalip Casino
Construction industry adds jobs, but warning signs emerge
Bridge opens first building of Briar apartments at Spring District
A fire at a seafood plant in Oregon forces evacuations

October 26, 2026
Lowlander Brewing
Visitor center opens at Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Interbay dirt gets turned for luxury car condos
LeeAnn Cochran joins prestigious national academy
Northbound Ship Canal work ready to wrap for the year
Big tiny house village set to open
Tacoma seeks ADA feedback
FEMA launches flood insurance tool

October 23, 2026
GC/CM sought for West Seattle's Alaska Junction Station
Kendrick Landing opens with 245 affordable units near Lakewood Station
Harborview plans garage first at Yesler Terrace, with the building to follow several years later
Seattle invests $14M in affordable homes, including four Habitat SKKC projects
Dan Gilbert pledges $1B to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center
$1.6B in federal relief for road repairs
$1.7B hospital starts in Boston


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