Developer: Park Pointe could break ground in 2011 (Issaquah Press)

The developer behind Park Pointe said ground could be broken for the embattled Tiger Mountain residential project as early as a year after it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearings. But city officials, accustomed to long delays related to Park Pointe, described the timeline as ambitious.Wellington Park Pointe LLC Vice President Ron Slater said the [...]

Flood fears dampen business, home sales (Seattle Times)

Fear of flooding is taking a toll on real estate in the Green River Valley. But property owners and city officials say a recent downgrade in the flood risk could help turn things around.