Housing
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Proposal aims at keeping people alive during extreme heat
Legislation prohibiting involuntary termination of electric or water services during extreme hot weather was approved by the state House of Representatives 64-31. Current law prohibits utilities from terminating heat utility... — Updated 3/8/2023
Homeless programs need more money, Inslee says
Homelessness is still a big issue throughout Washington, and while the state has spent millions, the governor wants to invest more. In a press conference Jan. 19, Washington State... — Updated 3/8/2023
After 16 Years of Work, Assisted Living for Elders Comes to the Key Peninsula
The Mustard Seed Project celebrated its opening of the first assisted living residence for elders on the Key Peninsula November 12 after one year of construction and 16 of... — Updated 12/1/2022
Inslee urges action on multi-agency plan on homelessness
Homeless people would have quick access to shelters and other facilities under a $815 million, multi-agency plan supported by Gov. Jay Inslee. Flanked by Democrat officials from King County, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, Inslee on... — Updated 3/11/2022
Inslee calls for swift action on housing, homelessness, climate change
Immediate action must be taken to address climate change, the housing crisis, transportation, and education, Gov. Jay Inslee said in his annual State of the State address Jan. 11. "... — Updated 3/11/2022
Proposed law would force cities to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods
Forcing higher densities in Washington’s cities will help reduce housing costs, cut fuel emissions and put an end to exclusionary zoning, supporters of House Bill 1782 say. Critics of the idea, however, say it will require... — Updated 2/9/2022
Colorado mountain towns' housing troubles mirror our own
Our picturesque mountain valley’s housing and worker shortages are not unique among picturesque mountain valleys. Skyrocketing housing costs and low real estate and rental inventories are a problem facing many communities in the... — Updated 12/2/2021