Joshua McNichols
Reporter
About
As KUOW's Growth and Development reporter and co-host of KUOW's Booming podcast, Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, government and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology, and climate change.
Joshua holds a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Washington. Public Radio is his second career; architecture was his first. He is proud of the many odd jobs he's held in his life, such as salmon fisher, author, bike courier, and bed-and-breakfast cook.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter
Podcasts
Stories
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New audiences, less money. How local arts organizations are doing now
Federal programs that supported the arts during the pandemic have dwindled. The 2020 surge of financial support for Black, Indigenous and People of Color-led organizations amid racial justice protests has faded. Still, some groups say they've learned lessons about how to connect with new audiences that will continue to pay off after Covid.
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Washington state could require cities to allow more multi-family housing options
Should cities in Washington be forced to allow "missing middle" types of housing — duplexes, triplexes and sometimes small apartment buildings — on land currently reserved for single family homes? That’s a question currently before the state Legislature.
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The inescapable power of water on a landslide-prone street in Seattle
A little over a week ago, a landslide in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood pushed a home off its foundations. The reason for the landslide – was water, which saturated the soil and made it slippery. And lately, with all the rain, there’s been a lot of water. We went to see how neighbors near the slide are trying to keep their land dry.
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How the Port of Seattle is whittling away at supply chain backlogs
The Port of Seattle started unloading cargo ships at a brand new terminal this week. That’ll help with some of the supply chain issues. But it won’t solve the whole problem.
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Each flood takes a bite out of Seattle-area candy maker
This winter, we’ve heard a lot about flooding in small towns, and the damage those communities have had to deal with. But flooding this year is hitting urban communities too. And in urban areas, even a small flood can cause serious economic damage. Boehm's Candies in Issaquah offers a glimpse at the burden that flooding puts on some urban businesses.
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Can salmon eggs survive Washington's heavy floods?
When flooding hits rivers with salmon in them, it can damage the eggs and set back those populations. It’s true on big rivers like the Nooksack and the Skagit, and it’s also true on the small creeks that run through urban areas, some of which support healthy salmon populations.
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Seattle's Guild 45th theater unlikely to reopen. Its remnants are already becoming bar flair.
Hearing demolition work underway, the Octopus Bar's owner ran out and asked contractors to spare a piece of the sign for him.
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Nana's Southern Kitchen to serve free Christmas meals in south King County
The list of places offering holiday meals is short this year. In South King County, one restaurant hopes to help fill the gap.
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It's been a good year for Pike Place Market artisans in Seattle. Some say the best
Supply chain disruptions might be making it hard to shop for things like flat screen TVs. But at the Pike Place Market, some local artisans are benefiting.
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A ghost river showed its face during the recent Nooksack floods
Damage along its path offers a hint of what towns could face if it ever came back for good.