Officials say this will help spur construction of housing overall, a worry as costs increase. However, it might cause higher ...

On average, older generations participate in local elections more than younger generations. This does not only manifest ...

Why Seattle rents have gone up 29% in a year. Navigating politics and generational divides in the Vietnamese-American community. Kids get a pretty "cool" and "slimy" look at how conservation works in ...

As Seattle’s population rapidly grows, the city faces a mounting housing crisis marked by rising rents, limited affordable ...

Seattle will soon ban the controversial rent-setting platform RealPage and similar services, becoming the latest local government to target a technology that critics say drives up housing costs. The ...

SEATTLE — The median asking rent in downtown Seattle grew for the first time in 17 months, according to a Redfin analysis, as experts wait to see the impact of Amazon’s return-to-office policy. Redfin ...

Is Seattle rent control the answer to the affordable housing crisis? Councilmember Kshama Sawant thinks so and has a local proposal to get it done. There’s just one problem: Washington state law.

Seattle renters need nearly $100,000 to afford average rent, according to a new report from Zillow. “Housing costs have surged since pre-pandemic, with rents growing quite a bit faster than wages,” ...

SEATTLE — A Seattle City Council committee is expected to discuss a new ordinance that would increase tenant protections and establish rent control provisions during a meeting Friday morning. Council ...

SEATTLE — Debate continues to grow as Seattle approaches a full council vote on a rent control proposal sponsored by Councilmember Kshama Sawant. Currently, council members are expected to weigh in on ...

More homes are coming! With the passage of HB 1110, the city will be upzoned to allow for four-plexes and six-plexes in most places (unless you live in Broadmoor or another wealthy neighborhood with ...