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Boarding houses were prevalent in the U.S. in the early 1900s. Now, under the trendier name of “micro-apartment,” they are making a revival in the Pacific Northwest.
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Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.
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Washington lawmakers are entering the final weeks of this year's legislative session, meaning time is running out to tackle big policy questions, and budget proposals are finally coming into public view.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants state lawmakers to add roughly $2.5 billion in new spending to the state's current budget in 2024, as state revenues come in higher than previous estimates.
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He’s urging lawmakers to provide more funding for the program, which has helped to house more than 1,000 people who were homeless.
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Military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington, say reforms adopted in 2019 have done little to improve housing conditions.
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Whether or not to add housing to Mayor Bruce Harrell's industrial zoning proposal has split the city's maritime and trade unions — posing a sticky political question for Seattle City Council.
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Despite its reputation as ‘the Emerald City’ in ‘the Evergreen State,’ Seattle has been losing trees. A long-awaited update to the city’s tree protection ordinance will be voted on by Seattle City Council next week.
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Washington lawmakers passed new laws on gun control, housing, abortion protections and criminal justice. But there is at least one issue the legislature left unresolved.
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Seattle City Councilmembers voted Tuesday to cap the fees landlords charge a tenant for being late on rent at $10 per month.