Analysis: Can we spend stimulus funding fast enough?

Washington bureaucrats have a reputation for being able to spend taxpayer money real fast. But, believe it or not, spending it fast enough is one of the biggest tasks President-elect Barack Obama's economic team faces in putting together an economic recovery measure.

Bad times? Vegas didn't plan for that

In Las Vegas, the economic mess is also creating an identity crisis.

Senior housing developer files personal bankruptcy

The founder and CEO of Sunwest Management has filed a personal bankruptcy in an effort to halt the collapse of his senior-housing empire.

Frugality takes bite out of restaurants' profits

“Casual dining” or sit-down chains were hardest hit in 2008, while fast-food chains fared better.

Can't make car payment? Hyundai says just return it

Can't make the payments on that new car you just bought? No problem — just return it free of charge.

Region's real estate markets will struggle this year: Grubb & Ellis

Downtown Seattle's office vacancy expected to hit 15% by the end of the year, and industrial vacancies should hit 7%.

NAIOP now known simply as NAIOP

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties will now be known solely as NAIOP to reflect its members expansion into a broader scope of commercial real estate development, the association said in a news release.

How was Seattle's snow response?

How do you think the city handled the snowstorms this winter? Let the City Council know today.

Train to airport could cost $2.75

Sound Transit is considering charging $2.75 to ride light rail from downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport.

Construction slows less than expected

Construction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing.

Stocks start week with modest losses

Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found some encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimulus package.

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