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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.
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What happened to Seattle's powerful bike lobby?
Once a prominent force in city politics, bike advocates are adjusting to a new reality — and planning a comeback.
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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.