People experiencing homelessness in Burien sue city over camping ban Three people experiencing homelessness in the city of Burien are suing the city for its ordinance that prohibits public camping. The complaint alleges Burien is criminalizing homelessness and infringing on peoples’ right to due process. Casey Martin
Which stories are going to be dominating your newsfeed in 2024? KUOW reporters sound off Soundside reached out to reporters and editors at KUOW to share their predictions for what will dominate our newsfeeds, along with any resolutions they're making for 2024. Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Amy Radil Kim Malcolm Joshua McNichols Jeanie Lindsay Ashley Hiruko Christy George
Climate People are leaving some neighborhoods because of floods, a new study finds There are hundreds of U.S. neighborhoods where the population is declining due to flood risk, a new study suggests. Climate change drives flooding from heavy rain and sea level rise. Rebecca Hersher
Mobile home park residents near Seattle struggle to win bidding wars against investors In Washington state, some mobile home residents are fighting back against investors, offering to buy the land themselves. But experts say few resident communities will win the bidding war without more help from the state. Joshua McNichols
Business Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But should it be? Various factors have put homeownership out of reach for most American families. What does that mean for generational wealth building, social dynamics, and the idea of the so-called American Dream? Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Business How is Seattle's housing market doing right now? For years, Seattle's real estate has been like a rocket ship, hurtling higher and higher. But now, things are slowing down. Yet prices continue to rise. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
How unfinished housing reform business will spill into WA's 2024 legislative session Washington state lawmakers hope to keep at last some of the momentum going from 2023, which many called "the year of housing." But with a budget shortfall and short legislative session, their goals for 2024 are more modest. Joshua McNichols
Environment Washington state phases out super-polluting gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners You’ve probably never seen or smelled a hydrofluorocarbon, but these synthetic gases are inside the air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps in most Washington homes and businesses. John Ryan
Studies show link between food insecurity and housing instability King County is seeing a surge in evictions this winter. That means families are also struggling to buy food. Ruby de Luna
Burien approves homeless hut shelter after months of debate The Burien City Council this week accepted a $1 million offer from King County to open a pallet shelter near downtown. The council accepted the money hours before a midnight deadline, after first being offered the money months ago. Casey Martin
