Inside Cascade PBS What questions do you have about Seattle's housing market? Our newsroom is taking a deep dive into the rising cost of homeownership in Puget Sound. by Josh Cohen / September 20, 2022
News What would it take to bring Seattle home prices down to earth? Economists say that new, denser construction won't be a magic bullet — but it would help lower costs. by Josh Cohen / September 16, 2022
News In Seattle's overpriced housing market, some opt to rent indefinitely When it comes to dollars and sense, a $3,000 rent can be easier to swallow than a $5,000 mortgage. by Josh Cohen / September 15, 2022 / Updated 9/16/2022 at 9:20 a.m.
News How some low-income buyers can afford a home in pricey Seattle Nonprofits like Homestead Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity help subsidize homebuying — but not enough to meet the need. by Josh Cohen / September 12, 2022
News Seattle community court referrals are surging. Here's why The softer approach to prosecution has seen double the referrals since tough-on-crime city attorney Ann Davison took office in January. by Josh Cohen / September 1, 2022
News How Seattle is planning for a quarter million more residents The Comprehensive Plan will shape the next 20 years of growth in the city. Here's what you need to know. by Josh Cohen / July 28, 2022
News Will Mayor Harrell revive Seattle's 'aPodment' fight? As rents continue to soar, the mayor said he's interested in revisiting regulations around controversial 'micro housing' developments. by Josh Cohen / July 21, 2022
Politics Poll: Inflation, not abortion, top issue for WA voters One third of the state's residents are most concerned about the economy in the upcoming election, a new Crosscut/Elway poll found. by Josh Cohen / July 19, 2022
News 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. by Josh Cohen / July 11, 2022
News 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. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2022