Joshua McNichols
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
Podcasts
Stories
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There's a spot for me at Vulcan's Central District development. But do I want it?
Seattle’s Central District was historically important to African Americans, until many were priced out.
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King County takes hard line on urban sprawl
As you head east to Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, lush green forests line the freeway.
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Seattle's affordable housing plan ready to roll out
The city of Seattle wants your feedback on a plan to channel more growth and affordable housing into the city’s most popular neighborhoods.
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Welcome to our funky Seattle neighborhood! Er, we mean company
On hot summer Fridays, workers from the software company Tableau gather at a dock and jump in the water.
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Where does the dirt go from Seattle's big construction projects?
As a general contractor who does small house remodels in Seattle, Chris Spott knows how to get rid of a pickup truck load of dirt.
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You try telling these old Seattle seadogs their boats need a makeover
The fishing fleet in Washington state is getting older, and it’s due for a big upgrade. A new study says that work could bring in billions of dollars...
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Parents brought kids to emotional post-election vigil in Seattle
People letting out raw emotion and looking for community. A new generation of Americans getting a crash course in politics. Hundreds gathered Sunday...
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Seattle will work with Trump, but refuses to give up on empathy
The day after the election, local politicians in the Seattle area tried to rally their bases around northwest progressive values.
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Light rail expansion offers Seattle progressives bright spot on dark election night
In Washington state, the presidential election didn’t go the way most voters wanted. But one thing drew faint, complicated cheers in the greater Seattle...
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How do you vote if you are homeless?
Most people receive their election ballots in the mail at their homes. But how does voting work for people who don't have homes?