Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
As KUOW's Growth and Development reporter and co-host of KUOW's Booming podcast, Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, government and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology, and climate change.
Joshua holds a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Washington. Public Radio is his second career; architecture was his first. He is proud of the many odd jobs he's held in his life, such as salmon fisher, author, bike courier, and bed-and-breakfast cook.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter
Stories
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The solution to our struggling power grid could be hiding in your closet
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National
Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding
Washington's ferry system is the biggest in the U.S., but after decades of chronic underfunding, it's breaking down and short-staffed: a serious problem for the people who depend on it.
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Missed chemo treatments, water-crossed lovers separated: Washington state's broken ferry system
If a road closes near your home, you can probably find another way around. But if you live on an island, and your boat doesn’t come, you’re probably out of luck. That’s been happening a lot lately in Washington state, home to the largest ferry system in the country. Almost 19 million people used it last year — and it’s breaking down.
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Animals
North Bend businesses have a lot riding on that lost zebra
The renegade zebra on the lam has brought international attention to the tiny town of North Bend, Washington. Now, local business owners are wondering if they can get a piece of the action. It all depends on the zebra's fate.
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Environment
I was chased by the North Bend zebra
There’s a sign when you pull into the parking lot for the South Fork restaurant in North Bend. It says “South Fork is Team Zebra. Call 911 if you see him.” People in this town are obsessed with finding the zebra that’s been on the loose now for five days. They’re looking for it in dog parks, in the pastures where wild elk graze, and on isolated backroads. For those that encounter the zebra in person, it leaves a mark.
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What's sending first gen electric cars to an early grave
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A 'convention of transit nerds' at Bellevue-Redmond light rail opening day
Sound Transit's 2 Line, connecting Redmond with Bellevue, has opened after a years-long wait.
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How will your life change when Bellevue's light rail opens?
At the bus transit station in Bellevue's downtown, commuters say they can't wait until next weekend.
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Technology
Annoyed by crowded hikes and campgrounds in Washington state? There are apps for that
The population boom in Western Washington has brought crowds to some of the region’s most iconic trails and campgrounds. KUOW looked at three apps or websites that aim to make your quest for the perfect hike or camping spot more successful.
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The campground crunch