Washington
The Pacific Recession: California, Washington, and Oregon Are America’s Economic Canaries in the Coal Mine
As the national economy teeters, the Pacific states are already feeling the pain of contraction and job losses The tech hubs and export...
Starbucks to Close ~130 Underperforming Stores in $1 Billion Restructuring as CEO Niccol Accelerates ‘Back to Starbucks’ Turnaround
Coffee giant to shutter locations that can't meet brand standards and cut 900 corporate roles as part of strategy to refocus on customer...
BRIDGE Housing Launches $1B Private Equity Fund for West Coast Affordable Housing
SAN FRANCISCO - BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer on the West Coast, has launched its first private equity fund...
The Great Hiring Freeze: U.S. Labor Market Hits the Brakes as Fed Faces Policy Dilemma
The American job machine that powered the economy through four years of defying recession predictions has suddenly downshifted into first gear. August employment...
Los Angeles County’s Affordable Housing Agency Eyes $2 Billion Funding Strategy
LACAHSA could leverage private investment and bond markets to dramatically scale affordable housing production beyond initial Measure A revenues The Los Angeles County...
BXP Proposes 375-Unit Mixed-Use Project at Former Office Site in Santa Monica
A major redevelopment is taking shape in Santa Monica as BXP has submitted plans for a contemporary mixed-use housing project at 2800 28th...
Microsoft’s Global Data Center Land Rush: Inside the $64.6 Billion Infrastructure Expansion
Tech giant's unprecedented capital spending spree transforms it from software company to global real estate powerhouse as AI demands reshape the industry Microsoft...
Microsoft’s Office Return Reflects Growing Industry Trend
Microsoft weighs stricter attendance rules as companies continue pulling back from pandemic-era flexibility The corporate world's return-to-office momentum appears to be accelerating in...
Permitting Rebound in Los Angeles Signals Fragile Recovery Amid Broader Uncertainty
Residential development in Los Angeles is showing early signs of stabilization following a turbulent start to 2025, with new permitting activity pointing to...
California Bucks National Trend with Monthly Construction Gains Amid Regional Workforce Shortage
California gains jobs monthly while facing annual decline; Washington posts steepest year-over-year losses; Oregon data suggests regional challenges Construction employment across the West...
Essex Property Trust Delivers Strong Q2 Results, Signaling Resilient West Coast Multifamily Market
REIT beats guidance, raises full-year outlook as regional fundamentals show surprising strength despite supply pressures Essex Property Trust delivered a standout second quarter,...
Trader Joe’s Expands Footprint in Western States with New Locations
Trader Joe's is continuing its expansion strategy in the Western United States, with multiple new stores planned for California and Washington as part...
