TACOMA, WA-The consumer-lending chain Citifinancial is scheduled to open its doors at the 140,000-sf mall here in August, joining Fred Meyer, Hollywood Video, Rite Aid, IHOP, Starbucks, and Kinko's.

SEATTLE-At the end of this month, the Space Needle roof will be painted the same color it sported during the original 1962 World's Fair. The retro refinish will last for the month of April.

LYNNWOOD, WA-A Bellevue-based development company completes a six-story, class A office building here. The company is hoping for success similar to its Mountlake Terrace Corporate Center.

WOODINVILLE, WA-A Northwest nursery and garden center decides to sell its 5,000-sf Seattle Garden Center location in the heart of Pike Place Market. The plan is to concentrate on the company's flagship store here.

WOODINVILLE, WA-A Northwest nursery and garden center decides to sell its 5,000-sf Seattle Garden Center location in the heart of Pike Place Market. The plan is to concentrate on the company's flagship store here.

SEATTLE-Assuming no appeals to this week's decisions, Seattle-based Thomas Inc. is two weeks away from a Master Use Permit for a 180,000-sf mixed-use development on 38,000 sf at 19th Avenue East and East Madison Street, site of the former Fratelli's dairy operation.

EVERETT, WA-Panattoni Development Co. contracts to purchase 37 acres at Seaway Center. The company plans to build five to six buildings totaling 600,000 sf of industrial space. The sale price was not disclosed.

SPOKANE, WA-Earlier this week, city officials amended rules that restrict where adult retail and entertainment facilities can be located. The new ordinance will permit the establishments to be housed in light industrial zones.