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    affordable housing
    South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing
    South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 18, 2019 5:20 pm

    Rent and housing increases have hit south end communities particularly hard.

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    Most of the tenants at show cause hearings have fallen behind on rent, said Housing Justice Project Managing Attorney Edmund Witter. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    New Report Details Seattle’s Eviction Trends
    By Melissa Hellmann • September 21, 2018 2:00 pm

    Analysis of 2017 county records and interviews show that nearly 90 percent of evicted tenants experienced homelessness

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    The public files into the City Council Chambers to voice their opinions prior to the vote to repeal the head tax. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Head Tax Repealed By Seattle City Council
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:20 pm

    After pressure from big businesses, city leaders cave on their plan to fund homeless services.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle City Council Plans to Repeal Head Tax
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:00 am

    Less than a month after passing the controversial measure to fund homeless services, the councilmembers got cold feet.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle City Council Passes Reduced Head Tax
    By Melissa Hellmann • May 14, 2018 9:00 pm

    The measure decreases the original proposal by 45 percent, leaving some to question if it’ll raise enough to properly address homelessness.

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    The Post Exchange and Gymnasium building is one of many structures remaining from Fort Lawton’s past. Photo by Wonderlane/Flickr
    As Plans for Fort Lawton Move Forward, a...
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 12, 2018 7:00 am

    The former Army base could ease the city’s low-income housing shortage or school overcrowding. It just probably can’t do both.

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    Groundbreaking for the Filipino Community Village project is slated to begin in 2019. Photo courtesy of the Filipino Community of Seattle.
    Plans for New Community Village Give Filipino Seniors...
    By Melissa Hellmann • December 19, 2017 7:30 am

    The city announced more than $100 million in investments for affordable housing units Monday.

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    Activists and Politicians Rally for Stronger Tenant Protections
    Activists and Politicians Rally for Stronger Tenant Protections
    By Melissa Hellmann • December 6, 2017 9:30 am

    During the event, State Representative Nicole Macri announced that she will be introducing legislation to repeal a statewide ban on rent control.

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    Councilmembers Mike O’Brien and Kirsten Harris-Talley speak to reporters in the Sam Smith room at City Hall on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    Proposal: Tax Big Business to Raise Over $20...
    By Casey Jaywork • October 12, 2017 3:37 pm

    Seattle City Councilmembers Harris-Talley and O’Brien want a #HousingForAllSeattle budget.

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    The Labor Temple was packed on Saturday for the Housing for All Seattle campaign launch. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    New Effort Aims to Pressure Policymakers on ‘Housing...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 11, 2017 9:30 am

    The leftists who got Seattle to pass an income tax have turned to affordable housing and homelessness.

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    Seattle Expected to Take Up Housing Protections for Former Prisoners This Summer
    Seattle Expected to Take Up Housing Protections for...
    By Casey Jaywork • May 27, 2017 4:50 pm

    A fair housing task force is figuring out how to implement one of HALA’s toughest recommendations.

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    • Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
    • Uncovering the reasons behind the rising popularity of Delta 10
    • King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
    • Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
    • Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

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