Evictions in Washington skyrocket
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
'Save Our Sammamish:' Why 4,000 new homes have residents worried
The quiet suburban community on the Eastside is facing a future of rapid change and growing backlash.
The quiet suburban community on the Eastside is facing a future of rapid change and growing backlash.
Sammamish, WA housing plan sparks heated debate
A proposal to double the number of housing units planned for Sammamish's town center has ignited a fierce debate at city hall, sparking a grassroots movements and putting pressure on the city council.
A proposal to double the number of housing units planned for Sammamish's town center has ignited a fierce debate at city hall, sparking a grassroots movements and putting pressure on the city council.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Seattle City Council passes bill banning artificial rent fixing software
Seattle City Council voted 7-0 to ban software that allegedly enables landlords to fix rents using shared data.
Seattle City Council voted 7-0 to ban software that allegedly enables landlords to fix rents using shared data.
Seattle City Council delays vote to ban algorithmic rent fixing software
The Seattle City Council decided to delay their vote on algorithmic rent-fixing software on Tuesday.
The Seattle City Council decided to delay their vote on algorithmic rent-fixing software on Tuesday.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
WA city named in top 10 richest ZIP codes in US, study finds
The average home value in this Washington ZIP codes ranked in the top 10 among the entire U.S.
The average home value in this Washington ZIP codes ranked in the top 10 among the entire U.S.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill capping annual rent increases
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
Funding at risk for WA homelessness program
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
Seattle City Council approves SODO housing plan
Seattle's SODO neighborhood could be home to more than just sports teams, and soon.
Seattle's SODO neighborhood could be home to more than just sports teams, and soon.
Seattle City Council passes SODO 'Makers District' rezoning plan
The Seattle City Council passed a plan Tuesday night to rezone SODO and create a "Makers District" with 1,000 new housing units.
The Seattle City Council passed a plan Tuesday night to rezone SODO and create a "Makers District" with 1,000 new housing units.
Seattle City Council to vote on SODO housing plan
A plan to rezone and create a "Makers District" in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with 1,000 new housing units remains up in the air.
A plan to rezone and create a "Makers District" in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with 1,000 new housing units remains up in the air.