New apartments are built, but renters can’t get in. Here’s what is causing the logjam in Seattle
Seattle apartment developers say they're waiting longer for a key city inspections. Some developers said they've had to wait more than a month for a...
Heidi Groover
Seattle's new rent hike rules will become law without mayor's signature
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan returned two new landlord regulations to the City Council without her signature, raising concerns about their effect on small landlords.
Carpenters approve contract, end strike that slowed Seattle-area construction
Members of the Northwest Carpenters Union, who went on strike last month, have approved a new contract deal that includes increases in pay and benefits.
Amazon will allow many employees to work remotely, indefinitely. Affected businesses react
As long as employees are able to commute to the office when necessary, Amazon will allow many tech and corporate workers to continue working remotely...
Housing costs climb far from Seattle as remote work takes hold
Washington's housing market has entered an autumn cooldown, but prices have climbed more dramatically in areas farther from Seattle like Whatcom County in the state's...
Striking Carpenters union, contractors reach new contract agreement
The Northwest Carpenters Union said it has reached a new contract agreement with the Associated General Contractors that will put several thousand striking carpenters back...
Battle lines drawn in Sammamish over multifamily housing proposal
The city of Sammamish is fighting a plan for a development of commercial space, apartments and town homes, saying the town would be overburdened without...
In ‘historic’ move, free attorneys provided for tenants facing eviction in some Washington counties
Free attorneys will soon be available for tenants facing eviction in 12 Washington counties as the state prepares for an increase in evictions. It's one...
Seattle-area home prices take biggest 12-month jump ever; here’s where they’re zooming up fastest
Seattle-area home prices continue to climb at a record-breaking pace. Only Phoenix and San Diego increased more during the past year. But there are signs...
Landlords and renters to face new requirements for increases and moving costs in Seattle
The Seattle City Council approved two bills Monday, the latest in a series of new landlord-tenant regulations including bans on some evictions and the right...