Politics
Lynnwood uses disaster shelters for the homeless. Could Seattle?
Manufactured in Everett, the easy-to-construct structures were made for hurricane relief, but have been serving another purpose closer to home.
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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Growth
WA advocates are asking for $100M more to fight homelessness
They say the Legislature needs to double the Housing Trust Fund to make a dent in the state's affordable housing shortage.
Growth
Can Puget Sound make room for 1.8M people without pushing anyone out?
Advocates are lobbying the Puget Sound Regional Council to make equity central to its 30-year growth plan.
Growth
Council approves a taller, denser Seattle. What does that mean for housing?
After years of battle, controversial zoning changes in 27 neighborhoods finally win approval.
Growth
After density win, Seattle eyes future housing fights
It took four years to upzone parts of the city. What's coming next?