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Federal ‘God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

By MATTHEW BROWN

The Trump administration on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists' lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble domestic energy supplies as the U.S. wages war against Iran.


At Harvest, Trammell Crow Residential opens its 230-unit Alexan Woodinville

By BRIAN MILLER

Alexan Woodinville is now open and leasing its apartments at Harvest, the big wine-themed development just east of the Sammamish River.



Sub Pop makes waterfront debut

By JOURNAL STAFF

The DJC reported on the record label's plan to open in a 2,688-square-foot space at 908 Alaskan Way in the historic Maritime Building last month.



Darts ‘eatertainment' venue opens in SLU

By EMMA LAPWORTH

Beer was flowing and darts were flying in South Lake Union last week as Flight Club opened at 300 Westlake Ave.


More seating in store for Interbay Stadium

By LISA LANNIGAN

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC are fully funding the first phase, adding 267 seats for this season.



Judge orders Trump administration to stop work on White House ballroom unless Congress OKs it

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House, barring construction work from proceeding without congressional approval.


Consumer confidence up despite gas price jump

By MATT OTT

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.


Job openings slide in February

U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, more signs of sluggishness in the American labor market.


Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon

U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.


Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

By STAN CHOE

The rebound came as financial markets seized on a couple tenuous signals for hope about a possible end to the war.


Previous Stories


March 31, 2026
Tishman Speyer isn't quitting on big Bellevue office plan
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
LeFrak ups stake in Equinox for $44.6M
Rising gas prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
New owner for Bitter Lake units
Some wait times at airport bottlenecks are easing with TSA paychecks promised
Fed has eye on energy price spikes
Kemper refinances Bellevue offices
Stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing
Air Canada CEO will retire this year

March 30, 2026
For $15M, church sells some parking
Near station, 177 Redmond units sell for over $78M
TX Hot Chicken comes to Belltown
Refreshed Hotel Monaco brings European styling to the Emerald City
Fixes in store for MarketFront Plaza
With vintage charm aplenty,120 First Hill units sell for $25M
Duwamish buildings turn toward tech
Renton storage sells for over $6M
Talks can proceed on gulf drilling
Microsoft takes over data center expansion after OpenAI backs away
LeFrak reorganizes its stake in Radius
Prepare to repay, Education Dept. says

March 27, 2026
121 Bothell units, for seniors, trade for $41M
Drone maker Brinc swoops into West Canal Yards
Chipotle takes space at The Eight
People's Wall in CD could become landmark
12 North Seattle units change hands
New studies of old dogs show where they came from
Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels
Alair Homes
With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying
Skagit County seeks planning member
Dodger Stadium field gets a sponsor
Average long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38 percent
SecureSpace opens Tukwila facility
Jobless claims up a bit last week
Stocks see worst day since Iran war started

March 26, 2026
Tarragon fills another building at SeaPort
‘You can actually be an ally and make change’
Homestead and Edge complete 25-unit Phinney Ridge condos
Kirkland housing site sells for $3M
New name needed for Seattle park
Seattle a step closer to getting NBA team
Stocks rise, oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing
EPA OKs sale of higher ethanol fuel
Amazon buys maker of humanoid robot
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora

March 25, 2026
Record-smashing heat spreads: ‘Basically the entire US is going to be hot’
A tale of two approaches to family housing
109 rental units planned on former Hungry Buzzard perch
Renton eyes summer opening for new indoor market inside former event center
Federal Way land sale clears way for extended-stay
Port Orchard tests AI to speed permits
Epic Games lays off more than 1,000
McKinstry commits $1M to Women in Construction
Strip mall in Renton sells for over $3M
How to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds you have lying around
Seattle Center seeks cafe to fill Starbucks space
Scientists in Geneva successfully transport antimatter
Chances of a Fed rate hike fade
Stocks give back some gains from Monday


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