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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Could Ping Pong And Foosball Revive Downtown Seattle?
Westlake Park in downtown Seattle has a lot going on. Besides the café tables, the foosball tables and the park rangers, you’ll find free classes almost...
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Go North, Seattle: City Council District 5 Offers Room To Grow
North Seattle used to be a place where you could just spread out. People came up north after the great fire of 1889 to escape the crowded tinderbox of...
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Central Seattle: Rent, Crime Top Concerns in District 3
On a map of Seattle's new City Council District 3, one street stands out. That thoroughfare slashes diagonally through the street grid like a samurai...
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West Seattle, District 1: Pride, Parking And Some Insecurity
People in West Seattle often complain that no one comes to visit. They say this with some disbelief, because as far as they’re concerned, they live in...
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Lesbian Moms May Soon No Longer Have To Adopt Their Own Kids
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on gay marriage this month. The high court decision could mark the end of a complicated legal era in which same...
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Warm Winter Means Bountiful Northwest Berry Season
Strawberries, beware. Blueberries and raspberries are ripening early this year. A warm winter has given way to a hot spring, which means berries are...
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Bellevue College Expands Offerings As City Grows More Diverse
Bellevue College wants to partner with Washington State University to expand its slate of four year degrees. It’s a small step in a much bigger...
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Seattle Mayor: Shut Down Shady Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says all medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle are illegal. So he wants to shut half of them down, starting with those that...
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Parents, Kids Make The Most Of Teacher Walkout Day
Teachers marched in the streets of Seattle Tuesday. It was part of a one-day walkout. They were protesting what they call the state Legislature’s...
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University Of Washington Dumps Coal Investments
The University of Washington’s Board of Regents voted Thursday night to sell off its investments in thermal coal -- the kind of coal used to generate...