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State environmental law slowed housing construction in Seattle. Lawmakers want to pick up the pace
In the midst of a housing crisis, some view the State Environmental Policy Act as a barrier to relief.
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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King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy
Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks.
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Seattle's 'microtransit' experiment drives people to light rail. Is it working?
Four months in, ridership on the $3.2M Via service is reportedly exceeding expectations.
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$143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union
The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness.