Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house Casey Martin
Can ‘universal rent control’ get Kshama Sawant re-elected this November? Rent control is illegal in Washington State but that’s not stopping Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant from fighting for it. An unapologetic Marxist, Sawant anticipates a vicious fight for that proposal against developers, and what she calls “the Capitalist class.” David Hyde
Seattle could ban the use of hazardous RVs for housing Broken down RVs are used as homes for some of Seattle's vulnerable, un-housed population. Paige Browning
Seattle gifts land for affordable housing Housing prices in Seattle have made it nearly impossible for people like nurses and first responders to buy property. That may be starting to change. Carolyn Adolph
Seattle's oldest homeless camp is on the move again — to Tukwila Tent City 3's residents know the moving routine. But that doesn't make it much easier. Casey Martin
2 Condos Were Illegally Converted Into 18 Micro Apartments In NYC "The ceiling heights were 4.5 feet to 6 feet tall on each level, depending on where you were standing," says a spokesperson for the New York City Department of Buildings. Bill Chappell
Seattle Council considers new tenant laws Tenants in Seattle, especially those dealing with domestic violence, would get more protections under a set of new proposals. City Council members want to exempt renters from paying damage fees if it occurred while they were being abused. Paige Browning
Mercer Mega Block sale could haul in $143.5 million for city of Seattle A $143.5 million sale of the Mercer Mega Block could plow tens of millions into affordable housing efforts in Seattle. Kate Walters
High heat puts Seattle homeless at greater risk On days when it’s 85 degrees or higher, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission sets up a pop up stand outside the men’s shelter in Pioneer Square. Esmy Jimenez
In Seattle, A Move Across Town Could Be A Path Out Of Poverty Studies show poor children living in "high opportunity" areas have a better chance at success. A program in the Seattle area to help families move to better neighborhoods has seen promising results. Pam Fessler