Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
Investigations Washington AG calls for rent, fee rollbacks at Aberdeen mobile park After residents filed complaints, a state investigation alleges Port Orchard-based management company Hurst & Son violated tenant protection laws. by Farah Eltohamy / October 6, 2023 / Updated at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
Politics Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council But they disagree on whether to go left or right. by Josh Cohen / September 6, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | After a takeover, mobile home tenants are fighting back Season 1 , Episode 35 / September 6, 2023 Residents say that WA-based management company Hurst & Son LLC is responsible for price hikes, reduced services and other grievances.
Investigations WA mobile home communities organize against ‘economic eviction’ Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son LLC bought dozens of parks in recent years. Now residents say the company is raising rents and cutting services. by Farah Eltohamy & Mai Hoang / August 30, 2023
News MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work? by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2023
Politics Maritime vs. real estate: Seattle’s decades-long rezoning fight The city is updating protections for waterfront industrial lands, but a fight over the SoDo ‘Makers District’ development could upend it. by Josh Cohen / July 7, 2023
News Spokane aims to reduce homelessness by 40% with regional authority County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered. by Mai Hoang / July 3, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
Politics How will ‘missing middle’ zoning impact Seattle housing? A new Washington state law allows 4-6 unit buildings across the city. Here's what that might look like. by Josh Cohen / June 5, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | How bills on guns, housing and abortion passed in WA Season 1 , Episode 23 / May 10, 2023 Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session.
Politics King County Council sends Human Services levy to August ballot In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents. by Josh Cohen / May 4, 2023
News Seattle's historic Pacific Hospital could house unsheltered youth The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood. by Josh Cohen / April 28, 2023