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King County reworks aid after some renters fall through the cracks
As the county considers extending the pandemic-era emergency rent relief program, advocates hope poor communication and red tape are a thing of the past.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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Seattle doubled its hotel fee. Here's where the money is going
As hotel occupancy rates climb slowly toward pre-pandemic levels, the city hopes the added marketing revenue will aid tourism recovery.
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Seattle nearly doubled affordable housing funds. It's not enough.
Last year, the city invested $153 million in dozens of new housing projects. But as costs hit historic heights, the need for affordable units isn't slowing down.
Politics
How Seattle blew its chance at a subway system
A LOOK BACK AT THE FAILED FORWARD THRUST INITIATIVE
Politics
Advocates weigh in on Seattle mayor's homelessness dashboard
The initiative provides public data about shelter and housing construction, encampment clearing, budgets and more. Will it move the needle?