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• 5 free things in Seattle, from salmon to library

  locally as the Ballard Locks, this water gateway constructed and run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers separates the salty Puget Sound from Lake Union and Lake Washington using a system of water elevators. Recreational, tourist, working and research vessels   Read more »

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• One dead one in the hospital after boat capsizes

  woman was rescued from the cold waters of Puget Sound late Friday and one man is dead after a small boat capsized just off Priest Point near Marysville. The U.S. Coast Guard says they received a report of a person in the water shortly before 11:00 P.M. on 12:49 PM from King 5 Read more »

• Price of Seattle waterfront building shoots up 374% in less than 3 years

  Stiles covers commercial real estate and government for the Puget Sound Business Journal. Unico Properties bought this building on Seattle's waterfront this week for $32.5 million. Less than three years ago, the property sold for just under $6.9 million. Equity 5/17/13 from Seattle Business Journal Read more »

• Sterling Bank Named Top Corporate Philanthropist by Puget Sound Business Journal

  non-profits. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of Washington state’s most philanthropic companies,” said Bob Weisel, Puget Sound market president. “This award is a testament to our employees who are focused on creating bridges to the possible for our 5/17/13 from iStockAnalyst Read more »

• Red algae blooms in Puget Sound not "red tide"

  along current and tidal convergence lines. Ecology officials thank the public for keeping them informed about the health of Puget Sound. Chopper 7 was over the bloom in Puget Sound on Thursday. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Get the new KIRO 5/17/13 from KIRO Read more »

• Port of Bellingham finally selling waterfront development sites

  Stiles covers commercial real estate and government for the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Port of Bellingham is selling three sites, totaling 10.8 acres, on the waterfront. The tentative plan is for a mix of uses, including office, retail, a hotel and 5/17/13 from Seattle Business Journal Read more »