SEATTLE-CarrAmerica Realty Corp., one of the largest owners, developers and managers of US office space announced today the portfolio-wide rollout of essention Inc.'s Web-based commercial property management solution into CarrAmerica-operated properties across North America.

SEATTLE-The deadline to register to receive federal aid for earthquake damage is Saturday. Officials strongly are encouraging people in the 22 affected counties in the state to take another walk through their properties and inspect for damages.

SEATTLE-Pacific Northwest Bank has backed its "Big enough to meet your needs, small enough to care" campaign with a commitment to making $100 million of loans available to the roughly 183,000 businesses now in operation in Washington state.

SEATTLE - Voyager Capital, a locally based e-business venture firm has moved its headquarters to the Millennium Tower Building. The company says the new location will support the firm's anticipated growth with Voyager Capital Fund II, a $215 million fund.

SEATTLE-Consumer, environmental and social justice activists in 200 U.S. cities and four other countries will leaflet and stage protests in front of Starbucks coffee shops today and Tuesday in an effort to draw attention to the company's use of genetically ingredients in their foods and beverages.

SEATTLE-The locally based golf and leisure apparel company eliminates jobs for the first time in company history and intends to open just two stores this year due to lousy sales.

SPOKANE, WA-High hopes are held by those in the area who envision the development of wheat fields near Boeing's manufacturing plant helping to transform the area into a booming business center.

SEATTLE-While vacancy rates eased slightly during the first half of the year, region-wide average annual asking lease rates rose by about $1.50 per sf to $22.88, according to the latest report from CB Richard Ellis.