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WeyerhaeuserOffice expansion

We got a 'Pretty Gritty' tour of the abandoned Weyerhaeuser building in Federal Way.

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Weyerhaeuser expanded offices to Seattle, Washington, United States, Northern America, Americas on May 13th '26.

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We got a 'Pretty Gritty' tour of the abandoned Weyerhaeuser building in Federal Way. Jenna Luthman, Abby Luschei / Seattle Refined May 13, 2026 If you've driven along I-5 or Highway 18 in Federal Way, chances are, you've spotted it. The massive ivy-covered building tucked into the trees looks mysterious, almost hidden in plain sight. Some people mistake it for a golf driving range. Others barely notice it at all. But the former Weyerhaeuser Corporate Headquarters is actually one of the most unique and iconic buildings in the Pacific Northwest, a property deeply tied to Washington history, architecture, and industry. "The building hits every check mark for being beloved. It is iconic to the region," said Pretty Gritty Tours guide Chris Staudinger. "Currently, it is empty. When Weyerhaeuser moved out of here up to Seattle, ever going north, they sold the building to, I believe, Industrial Real Estate Group, which is holding on to it until they figure out how this will be developed again." Staudinger, who owns Tacoma-based Pretty Gritty Tours, has made a career out of uncovering hidden Northwest history. And few places capture that spirit better than the old Weyerhaeuser campus. Once home to one of the largest lumber companies in the country, the sprawling campus became a symbol of Weyerhaeuser's influence in Washington state. But Staudinger says the building's...

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Today, the campus sits mostly empty after Weyerhaeuser relocated its headquarters to Seattle.

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Event
Office expansion

What this signalsA new market often means a new team that needs tools and partners.

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May 13, 2026
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States

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NYSE:WY

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85%
Detected
May 13, 2026
signal_type
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signal_subtype
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