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City seeks contractor for waterfront's historic but ailing Bakun Building
Photo by Brian Miller
The saga of the waterfront's Bakun Building, at 1426 Alaskan Way, goes back a century. It survived the construction and demolition of the viaduct, and has endured several earthquakes. And, despite a foundation of wooden pilings driven into soggy mud and fill, the empty former Frye meat-packing plant is still standing.

Old Ballard Blossom is pushing up daisies, as Holland starts on 239 units

By BRIAN MILLER

The land sales came in January for Holland Partner Group's planned new apartments at 1740 N.W. Market St. Demolition began this week on the site for the long-vacant former Ballard Blossom building and its neighbors.


Bus lane work ready to roll down Denny Way

By SHAWNA GAMACHE

As all Seattle bus riders know, 12 blocks can easily make the difference between a good commute and a bad one.

King County buys Skyway Park Bowl

By JOURNAL STAFF

King County Exec. Girmay Zahilay announced yesterday that King County Parks has entered into an agreement to purchase the Skyway Park Bowl property at 11819 Renton Ave. S.

Copperworks expands Kenmore space

By LISA LANNIGAN

The local distillery is taking over a neighboring location and creating a ‘whiskey garden’ along the Burke-Gilman Trail.

From vitamins to veterinarians?

By JOURNAL STAFF

; The old Super Supplements store in Interbay, at 1154 Elliott Ave. W., closed in recent months. The property sold last fall for about $2.1 million to the owners of South Seattle Vet Hospital, which is based in White Center.

Emergency fix for old Narrows bridge

By JOURNAL STAFF

Emergency repair work is expected to continue through the weekend for the state Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge.


Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature

By KELVIN CHAN and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY

Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations.


Michigan utility OKs moratorium on supplying water for data centers

By BRIAN ALLNUTT

Ypsilanti’s water system is turning off the tap for data centers. The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority, or YCUA, approved a 12-month moratorium on supplying water to the resource-hungry facilities Wednesday.

After Hours: Seafood fest aids ocean nonprofit

Sea Creatures, a Seattle restaurant group helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Renee Erickson, will host its third annual OysterFest on May 21 to raise money for Oceans Initiative.


TODAY'S STORIES

Business
Holland & Knight
Socks fall on a shaky Wall Street
Tech jobs slashed at Meta, Microsoft
Copperworks expands Kenmore space
Mortgage rate slips to 6.23%
Tax bill could hit wildfire survivors who lost their homes

Construction
Emergency fix for old Narrows bridge
Bus lane work ready to roll down Denny Way

Environment
Michigan utility OKs moratorium on supplying water for data centers

Weekend
At The Movies: In ‘Michael,' the King of Pop is resurrected, sans conflict
After Hours: Seafood fest aids ocean nonprofit
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Drone show kicks off new cruise season
5th Avenue adds ‘Alice in Neverland'
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature
Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its ‘windows' make for striking, efficient displays

Real Estate
King County buys Skyway Park Bowl
From vitamins to veterinarians?
City seeks contractor for waterfront's historic but ailing Bakun Building
Old Ballard Blossom is pushing up daisies, as Holland starts on 239 units
PEOPLE & COMPANIES
Alexandra Mitchell
Holland & Knight
JB Hall
Lease Crutcher Lewis
Ron Kullman
BECU
Alice Ostdiek
Foster Garvey





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