Seattle's new zoning rules dial up tension around preserving tree canopy Seattle is currently mapping how it will grow over the next 20 years. Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to double the city’s housing capacity, with the hope of bringing down costs. But as residential neighborhoods open up to new types of housing, the city’s environmental impact statement predicts “moderate tree canopy loss” as a result. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Hundreds pack City Hall, fill overflow room for public hearing on Seattle's growth plan Seattle's comprehensive plan lays out where new housing can be built in the city. The plan would allow more apartment buildings in more places than before. Public testimony at city hall ran late into the night Wednesday. Joshua McNichols
Week in Review: Washington GOP, Dave Reichert, and density Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with former state Representative and Senator Bill Finkbeiner, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and The Stranger editor Rich Smith. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 52 mins
Washington state lawmakers hit the reset button on rules to protect homes from wildfire Six years ago, the state set out to create a building code to protect homes in high fire risk areas. That goal has remained elusive. Hans Anderson Play AudioListen 21 mins
Seattle needs homes. Here's the latest plan We need more places for people to live. A lot more. Mayor Bruce Harrell has a new vision to make it happen. It’s all laid out in his update to the city’s comprehensive plan released earlier this week. We dig into where he wants the growth to go with Seattle Times City Hall reporter David Kroman. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 13 mins
Washington state population tops 8 million and it's not getting any younger The state of Washington has reached 8 million people, and it's growing twice as fast as the national average. Diana Opong
ArtsFund hopes grants will help arts groups bounce back from pandemic woes Arts organizations statewide are still trying to bounce back from pandemic induced shut-downs. The local nonprofit arts advocacy organization, Arts Fund, recently distributed $10 Million in awards for their Community Accelerator Grant. These awards funded arts organizations statewide in hopes to boost the financial health of Washington's art sector. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 5 mins
China's economic growth slows following COVID lockdowns China's economy contracted in the three months ending in June compared with the previous quarter after Shanghai and other cities shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks. The Associated Press
World Bank says war shocks will drag on Asian economies The development lending institution urges governments to lift restrictions on trade and services and to end fossil fuel subsidies to encourage adoption of more green energy technologies. The Associated Press
‘In our culture, you never eat alone.’ Lessons from my Nigerien great-grandmother RadioActive's Leila M’baye comes from three generations of successful businesswomen. Participating in the family business is something of a tradition in Leila’s family. Leila talked to her mom about her great-grandma, the woman who started it all. Leila M’baye Play AudioListen 4 mins
