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Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities
Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability.
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Seattle's social housing measure is likely to pass
As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135.
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This month's special election could bring social housing to Seattle
On the Feb. 14 ballot, Seattle voters will decide whether to launch and fund publicly owned, mixed-income affordable housing.
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Homeless services could face cuts in WA's 2023 legislative session
Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget.
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How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.