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
Politics WA Senate passes "missing middle" bill to increase housing density House Bill 1110 is one of several proposals this year intended to ease an affordability crisis across Washington due to a statewide shortage. by Joseph O'Sullivan / April 11, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | The effort to ease an Indigenous housing crisis Season 1 , Episode 18 / April 5, 2023 Crosscut reporter Luna Reyna discusses how housing inequities affect the Suquamish Tribe and how federal funds could help provide affordable options.
Politics King County levy renewal may not cover affordable-housing costs Advocates warn that the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy needs to increase to match rising construction expenses. by Josh Cohen / April 3, 2023
News Spokane's Camp Hope is closing soon. Where will its residents go? A court ruling requires the city, WSDOT and service providers to work together to find an answer, but they differ on how to move forward. by Mai Hoang / March 28, 2023 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. March 30
News As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? by Josh Cohen / February 22, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | The burden of rent in Washington’s smaller cities Season 1 , Episode 12 / February 22, 2023 Places like Walla Walla, Yakima and Spokane are not the affordable alternatives they once were, but solutions could be coming.
Politics Seattle's social housing measure is likely to pass As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 17
News Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability. by Mai Hoang / February 8, 2023
Politics This month's special election could bring social housing to Seattle On the Feb. 14 ballot, Seattle voters will decide whether to launch and fund publicly owned, mixed-income affordable housing. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2023
Politics Homeless services could face cuts in WA's 2023 legislative session Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget. by Josh Cohen / January 31, 2023
Politics How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023 Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections. by Josh Cohen / January 12, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | What’s left for Democrats to tackle in Olympia? Season 1 , Episode 6 / January 10, 2023 The party has used its legislative majorities year after year to check off a lot of its wish list. What now?
Politics Stipend for WA homeless-service workers has provided $10.7M so far More than 11,000 people have applied to the program, which aims to address turnover. Funding long-term pay increases could prove more challenging. by Josh Cohen / December 21, 2022
Politics Inslee's proposed $70B WA state budget focuses on housing Gov. Jay Inslee's two-year blueprint includes adding 2,200 units of housing, with money for another 5,300 units to be approved by voters. by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 14, 2022 / updated at 4:10 p.m. on Dec. 14