A block-long, brick-and-mortar overhang in the city's popular Fremont District recently came crashing down in the middle of the night. While no one was injured, new clean-up chores quickly were coupled with the reality of closed businesses and long-term decision-making.
Many Pioneer Square buildings (22 was the last official count) remain closed and red-flagged because of the February 28th shaker. Business owners continue the difficult decisions of rebuilding or relocating--with no idea what would happen to an improved property when the next earthquake arrives.
In addition, the state capitol in Olympic reopened last week, but the 73-year-old building still has extensive cracking. Emergency repairs were made, yet the long-term fix could run $21 million, and state officials are counting on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay much of the cost.
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