Fighting over 'philanthropy'
There appears to be a deep-seated intellectual boil festering at the base of our discussions around philanthropy, foreign aid and development, reports our global health blog Humanosphere.Tom Paulson,...
View ArticleSeattle deal would trade iconic views to preserve farmland and forests
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine have proposed new development incentives for Seattle's bustling South Lake Union neighborhood.The program would allow dramatically...
View ArticleSeattle City Council to weigh code changes to micro-housing
Buildings full of so-called micro-dwellings have been going up in parts of Seattle, but not without controversy. Now the Seattle City Council is getting ready to consider changes to the code to provide...
View ArticleFighting over 'philanthropy'
There appears to be a deep-seated intellectual boil festering at the base of our discussions around philanthropy, foreign aid and development, reports our global health blog Humanosphere.Tom Paulson,...
View ArticleSeattle deal would trade iconic views to preserve farmland and forests
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine have proposed new development incentives for Seattle's bustling South Lake Union neighborhood.The program would allow dramatically...
View ArticleCounty commissioners call for mediation in Skagit Valley water fight
In Skagit County, a decades-old fight over water rights has come to ahead.
View ArticleSeattle City Council to weigh code changes to micro-housing
Buildings full of so-called micro-dwellings have been going up in parts of Seattle, but not without controversy. Now the Seattle City Council is getting ready to consider changes to the code to provide...
View ArticleWatchdog Group Concerned about Hydraulic Code Update
Proposals to streamline permitting for development in and around state waters have some environmental groups worried. The groups are concerned the changes could weaken crucial protections for fish and...
View ArticleGrowing Concerns About Development Prompt Seattle Zoning Changes
Seattle is in the middle of a development boom that many people argue is proceeding without enough limits set by the city. The city council has now voted to tighten some zoning regulations but one...
View ArticleSeattle Council Elections, District 4: Development Has Come To Her Backyard
Mary Ann Fordyce didn't think there was anything she could do about the proposed development that will cast a shadow over the garden in her backyard.After her neighbor died, a developer paid $755,000...
View ArticleSeattle Council Elections, District 6: Pace Of Development Troubles Ballard...
If you think Seattle’s already struggling with growth, imagine adding another 120,000 people. That’s the jump in population the city expects over the next two decades.But where do you put those...
View ArticleLegislation Aims To Protect Low-Income Renters From "Economic Evictions"
Seattle city officials want to put a stop to a scenario that’s playing out more often in this region’s tight and competitive housing market. It goes like this: landlords issue a staggering rent hike,...
View ArticleMama's Misfit Family Will Disband When The Diner's Doors Close For Good
Mama's Mexican kitchen in Seattle is going to be closing soon after 40 years in business. For its patrons, this means farewell to cheap, late-night burritos in Belltown, cozy booths and the Elvis...
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