Spokane mayor proposes cutting red tape, fees for affordable housing developers
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed several measures on Monday to “jumpstart” the city’s affordable housing supply with hopes of building more than 22,000 units by 2046. The proposals build on Brown’s H.O.M.E. Starts
Bellingham ratepayers could see double-digit utility hikes through 2028
(The Center Square) – The Bellingham Public Works Department is considering utility rate increases with combined monthly costs for homeowners increasing $54 over the next three years in order to repair 100-year-old pipe infrastructure. The proposed combined-utility-wide
Jay Inslee SLAMMED for Climate Rhetoric After Texas Flooding Tragedy
Following the devastating flash floods in Texas that saw rivers rise 26 feet in under an hour, some political figures quickly seized on the event to blame climate change and President Donald Trump. One of the most
SBA floats charter amendment to replace Spokane mayor’s homelessness policies
(The Center Square) – Hoping to redefine Spokane’s response to homelessness, local business officials are asking how voters feel about amending the city charter at the ballot box next year. The Spokane Business Association floated the question
LA needs construction, landscape workers as illegal immigrants stop showing up for work amid ICE enforcement
Seattle City Council to vote on $2M bridge loan for social housing operations
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will soon vote on a $2 million loan to be provided to the Seattle Social Housing Developer as part of the public development authority’s ongoing startup phase. The Seattle