Statewide Neighborhood Cafe Bill Returns, Expanded to More Types of Businesses "After a bill legalizing neighborhood cafes in residential areas across Washington failed to advance last year, the bill’s sponsor Mark Klicker (R-16th, Walla Walla) is back with a new version that goes even further. House Bill 1175 would force local cities and towns to allow both restaurant cafes and corner stores in all residential areas, ending current bans that exist throughout the state on commercial uses in lower density neighborhoods." (The Urbanist)
King County median home price soars to $800K, report finds "This upward trend in prices positions King County as one of the most expensive housing markets in Washington state, trailing only San Juan County, which reported a median price of $849,500 in December." (Fox 13)
Seattle leaders struggle to agree on a path forward for housing "Local reporting indicates a brewing conflict among various factions about the most effective way to address the Emerald City’s housing shortage" (HousingWire)
New Luxury Housing Community Planned in Bellevue "The housing development will include sophisticated, greenbelt homes in the Bellevue School District. Home construction is underway, and the community is anticipated to open for sale in spring 2025." (Connect)
Macy's to close 3 Seattle-area stores as part of 'Bold New Chapter' (Bizjournals)
