Government Bill to allow more housing near bus stops and rail stations progresses in Olympia It may be easier for Washington State residents to find an affordable home within walking distance of good transit in the future. A “transit-oriented development” bill has made it halfway through the legislature, on its long path to becoming law. Joshua McNichols
Economy Builders say tariffs will drive Seattle-area home costs higher Builders expect higher prices to trickle down to builders within a few weeks, and to home buyers and renters after that, when fewer homes drive competition for those home Joshua McNichols
Government Seattle City Council, Port of Seattle clash over workforce housing proposal in SODO The latest chapter in a contentious political fight between the Seattle City Council and the Port of Seattle over rezoning a portion of the SODO neighborhood is shaping up. Noel Gasca
Environment Seattle's new zoning rules dial up tension around preserving tree canopy Seattle is currently mapping how it will grow over the next 20 years. Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to double the city’s housing capacity, with the hope of bringing down costs. But as residential neighborhoods open up to new types of housing, the city’s environmental impact statement predicts “moderate tree canopy loss” as a result. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Hundreds pack City Hall, fill overflow room for public hearing on Seattle's growth plan Seattle's comprehensive plan lays out where new housing can be built in the city. The plan would allow more apartment buildings in more places than before. Public testimony at city hall ran late into the night Wednesday. Joshua McNichols
Should WA cities cut down on parking spots required at new developments? How much parking can a city require when new buildings are built, or older buildings renovated? That's a question state lawmakers will consider at a public hearing on Wednesday. Joshua McNichols
Seattle U-District group gets $1.5 million for further study of proposed I-5 covering This week, the federal government awarded $1.5 million to a University District group that wants to cover the freeway between NE 45th and 50th streets. Joshua McNichols
Government Mayor Harrell promises more police accountability, balanced approach to Seattle growth Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown. Libby Denkmann Hans Anderson Sarah Leibovitz
Sleeping in a stairwell when Seattle shelters are full Last week King County officials activated four severe weather shelters in Seattle for homeless people to sleep inside. With those shelters set to close Wednesday, many people are trying to find someplace to get out of the cold. Casey Martin
Race & Identity Seattle opens the nation's first transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans This week advocates opened the doors of a first of its kind transitional housing program in Seattle for LGBTQ+ veterans. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
