Monthly Archives: November 2017
Facebook’s Oculus Set to Expand in Seattle Region
Facebook-owned VR company Oculus appears to be significantly expanding its operations in the Seattle region. According to recent job postings, the company expects to hire more than 100 positions at its Redmond offices, about as many open positions as the company currently has posted for the rest of its offices combined, including at its Menlo […]
Posted in Office Buildings, Uncategorized
Yakima Speedway To Be Sold For Mixed-Use Development
After almost 60 years in operation, the Yakima Speedway and Ice Rink will be sold to make room for a new mixed-use development project. The proposed plan, currently known as Sun Square Yakima, includes a hotel, office space and retail area. The current ice rink will be replaced with a NHL-sized ice arena. Ted Pollock, […]
Posted in Mixed Use Development, Uncategorized
City Council Member Proposes Tenant Relocation Ordinance
Last week, Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant announced proposed legislation that would force landlords to have to pay for tenant relocation after a pronounced rent increase. The city currently requires 30 days notification for a rent increase, or 60 days notification if the increase amounts to more than 10 percent in an annual period. Since […]
City Sues Over Illegal Duck Island Skate Park
Located in Seattle’s Green Lake Park, Duck Island is an important habitat for local birdlife. Though it lost its status as a nature reserve in 1983, the island is still technically off-limits to humans. In the past, this ordinance has occasionally been violated by late-night partiers. This summer, however, Seattle skateshop 35 North violated the […]
Posted in Parks
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