County puts out RFP for $165.3M in treatment plant improvements

By JOURNAL STAFF

King County has put out a request for proposals from general contractor/construction manager firms interested in building improvements to West Point Treatment Plant that are estimated at $165.3 million. Proposals are due July 6.

Capitol Hill corner trades for $5M

By BRIAN MILLER

A small old apartment building at 1509 E. Mercer St. recently sold for $5 million, according to King County records. The seller was Community Roots Housing, which acquired the property in 1986, apparently as a gift.

Port of Everett wins award for cleanup and development of Norton Terminal

By JOURNAL STAFF

The Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association for its $40 million Norton Terminal cleanup and development project.

KOA reports: Camping and outdoor recreation are more popular than ever

By ASHLEE FECHINO

Last year, 58 million households camped at least once in 2022, pumping 52 billion dollars into local communities and economies. People seek solace in nature for affordable vacations and mental health, and the great outdoors offers just that.

The giddy splendor of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

By JAKE COYLE

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the rare sequel that dazzles as much as the original did

How to plant a container like the pros do

By JESSICA DAMIANO

Creating your own mixed container is an easy, fun and often money-saving project that will reward you with flowers and pride all season long.