Homelessness

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Inslee Pushes Legislation Prioritizing Homeless Encampment Removal Near Highways

Encampments along roadways are among the most visible signs of the homelessness crisis in Washington State. But does that mean that these encampments should...

Bellevue Council Update: Health Through Housing, Litter Over Emissions, Meeting Urban Growth

Among several other items, Monday's Bellevue City Council meeting saw an update from King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci on regional issues, a quarterly...
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Going It Alone with Affordable Housing Funds Not Yet Fruitful for Bellevue

Funding for an affordable housing project for domestic violence survivors moved forward with unanimous approval at Bellevue's most recent city council meeting. The new...
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Housing Notes: Capitol Hill Safeway Mixed-Use Design Review, TOD in Lynnwood and Northgate

First a quick factoid to kick off this installment of housing notes. U.S. Census data shows that housing construction is on the rise across...
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Mayor Harrell Extends Seattle’s Eviction Moratorium until February 14th

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a 30-day extension of Seattle's eviction moratorium, which covers residences and small business and non-profit commercial tenants. The previous executive...
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Durkan Leaves Behind a Mess After Four Rudderless Years

Today is Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's final day in office and attention is turning to her legacy as she passes the baton to her...
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Stay Warm and Travel Safely in the Seattle Metro Area as Cold and Snow...

Freezing temperatures and snow are headed to Western Washington, where moss and drizzle are more common winter sights than snow drifts. During the week...
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King County Estimates 40,800 Residents Experienced Homelessness in 2020

This month, King County announced roughly 45,300 residents experienced homelessness at some point during 2019, while in 2020, the number dipped slightly to 40,800...