Property owners appealing school district’s value of their homes
“Three sets of homeowners have until the end of March to move out of Bothell-area homes where the Everett School District hopes to build a new high school. The Everett School Board voted in…
Prosser eyes property for new police station
“City officials may condemn an empty building for a new police station they’ve wanted for nearly two decades. Saying that the current police station, built in 1901, is outdated, cramped and dingy, officials are preparing…
City will not use eminent domain to redevelop property around light rail stations
“Over the past several weeks, there has been a lot of confusion about whether the City plans on using eminent domain to force the sale of private property around the light rail station areas for…
Flood Authority Asks Grays Harbor County Commissioners to Delay Eminent Domain Decision, Meet With Authority First
“The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has asked Grays Harbor county commissioners to delay a controversial decision on condemning two properties near the Wishkah River for flood control projects until the county meets with the…
Roy Parking Lot Appraised for $53K; Owner Wants $85K
“Private Valuations, Inc., appraised the 0.17-acre parcel by Roy City Hall at $53,000. Roy City Council went into executive session Monday night following the regular meeting and returned with a motion: Roy Mayor Karen Yates…
Sound Transit to use eminent domain to move Seattle stores
“Carson has been a salesman at Northgate’s SAS Shoes for about 15 years, he said. In the past couple, he’s seen construction crews digging holes and removing dirt near his office along 1st Ave NE,…
Morgan committee talks eminent domain
“Team for a Common Vision, the group of community members tasked with recommending a course of action to the Ellensburg School Board on the Morgan Middle School issue, heard presentations considering eminent domain on Wednesday….
County to condemn land for new courthouse
“Snohomish County pressed ahead Wednesday with plans to build a new downtown courthouse despite cost concerns and pleas from property owners who stand to be displaced. The County Council voted 4-1 to condemn a half-dozen…
Civic center’s eminent domain moves forward
“Whether or not a sale goes through on a Spruce Street home planned for demolition to host parking for the future Sequim Civic Center remains in the hands of a bank. City councilors voted unanimously…
City considers eminent domain for civic center
“Two months into construction and the City of Sequim’s Civic Center may see some hiccups with a neighboring property that could delay the project. The city has been awaiting paperwork to go through on the…