Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
As KUOW's Growth and Development reporter and co-host of KUOW's Booming podcast, Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, government and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology, and climate change.
Joshua holds a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Washington. Public Radio is his second career; architecture was his first. He is proud of the many odd jobs he's held in his life, such as salmon fisher, author, bike courier, and bed-and-breakfast cook.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter
Stories
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Business
Get ready: The viaduct is coming down
People may be late to work when the viaduct comes down.
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Business
Amazon highlights small U.S. businesses as international competition looms
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Environment
6 tough questions about killer whales put to NOAA
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Business
Christmas tree farmers compete with elk, drought and now, Amazon
Mom and pop Christmas tree farmers have one more thing to compete with this year.
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Government
Court: Sweeping tents illegal without ‘practical’ alternatives
A 9th Circuit Court decision has two findings: It's not fair to criminalize activities like sleeping in public. And if cities want to clear away camps, the shelter they offer must be practical for the individual. Experts disagree on the implications for Seattle.
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Business
Amazon's HQ2 move could be a boon for startups
“What we’re hopeful for, as the silver lining of what might happen with HQ2, is that there will be some people who think it’s an opportune time to leave Amazon,” one venture capitalist said.
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What will happen when Mount Rainier erupts?
When geologist Carolyn Driedger talks about Mount Rainier, she feels like she’s trash-talking.
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Business
Bellevue's parking requirements may be holding back affordable housing
Building affordable housing is hard. It's even harder in Bellevue, where parking spots are required.
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Light rail takes a leap forward in Bellevue
On Friday, Sound Transit finished a major milestone in bringing light rail to Bellevue: excavating a tunnel under the city's downtown.
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Seattle's Chinatown is set to become a light rail hub. So where will the new station go?
The Chinatown International District will soon become a light rail hub in Seattle. Lines from Bellevue (2023), West Seattle (2030) and Ballard (2035)...