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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Ballard Homeless Hygiene Facility Stalled By Neighbors
A facility in Ballard where homeless men and women can wash their clothes and take a shower has received the city's blessing, but the process has been...
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The Great Seattle Substation Sell-Off
Seattle City Light is selling off a bunch of obsolete substations. Some open space activists want to nab that land for parks or other open space, but it...
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Instead Of Potter's Field, A Scattering Of Ashes In Puget Sound
When the nameless die, they often end up in a potter’s field, a common grave. In Pierce County, unclaimed remains or bodies get cremated and placed up...
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Waterfront Project Nearly Complete, But That Last Stretch Is A Doozy
Pioneer Square sank more than an inch, and Bertha the giant tunnel boring machine is still stuck, but state officials are putting on a happy face....
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As Pioneer Square Sinks, Old Buildings' Quirks Take On New Meaning
Pioneer Square has stopped settling, or so say Washington State Department of Transportation officials. They’re monitoring 20 buildings in this old...
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At What Point Will The Viaduct Be Unsafe? It's Complicated, State Says
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is safe to drive on, state officials told the Seattle City Council on Monday afternoon. That follows the weekend’s news that the...
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The Eastside Dabbles With Affordable Housing
Seattle has struggled to provide affordable housing, and now suburbs are grappling with the same problem. Cities on the Eastside have been updating...
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Farmers Market Vendors Worry Increased Fees Could Shutter Smaller Venues
King County Public Health wants to increase the fees it charges vendors who sell some kinds of food at public markets, including fresh cooked food and...
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Seattle Loves Books, But Can It Be A City Of Literature?
The past couple weeks have been a period of intense lobbying, as Seattle lawmakers prepare the city budget.
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Will Seattle's Bus Prop 1 Solve Our Busing Problems?
Bus riders are used to competing for the few remaining spaces at the last stop before many West Seattle-bound buses enter the Viaduct. If Proposition 1...