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Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue
The city’s comprehensive plan would shift zoning rules to allow more multifamily and mixed-use buildings, which have accessibility requirements.
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Seattle poised to pass ‘excess compensation’ tax for social housing
After the first ballot count in the special election, Seattleites heavily favored a business tax instead of pulling from the Jumpstart payroll tax.
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How a $22M judgment against Cle Elum pushed the city to bankruptcy
The Central Washington city’s expensive dispute with a Seattle-based builder illustrates the challenges of crafting long-term development agreements.
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WA mobile park owner refunds tenants $5.5M after AG investigation
The state attorney general's office reports Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son issued reimbursements as dispute complaints reached record highs in 2024.
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Seattleites will vote on competing measures to fund social housing
On February ballots, prop 1A would produce $50M a year from an “excess wealth” tax on businesses. Prop 1B would draw $10M a year from the Jumpstart tax.