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June 28, 2026

Washington Just Rewrote the Rules for Mid-Rise Apartment Buildings — Smaller Elevators, Scissor Stairs, and Single Staircases Are All Now Legal. Is Oregon Keeping Up?

Subheadline: A wave of building code reforms passed by the Washington Legislature in 2026 could fundamentally change how mid-rise multifamily

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Sale of Former Yakima Hospital Campus Completes, Clearing Way for Assisted Living Facility

Sale of Former Yakima Hospital Campus Completes, Clearing Way for Assisted Living Facility

September 30, 2026
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RapidRide J Line Construction Passes the Halfway Point in Seattle

September 30, 2026
Willamette View to Break Ground on 92-Unit Senior Housing Building Near Milwaukie

Willamette View to Break Ground on 92-Unit Senior Housing Building Near Milwaukie

September 30, 2026
Washington Awards $475,000 to Speed Up Housing Permits, Including $70,000 for Ridgefield

Washington Awards $475,000 to Speed Up Housing Permits, Including $70,000 for Ridgefield

September 30, 2026

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