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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Memories Of Exclusion Inspire Seattle Architect's Work
Seattle architect Johnpaul Jones will receive the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama on Monday. The White House says he will be the second Native American to receive the medal.
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What's Killing Clams? Solve This Low Tide Mystery
One of the lowest tides of the year this weekend revealed a "crime scene" at the beach at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle.
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SPU Community Bands Together For Healing After Shooting
Seattle Pacific University Students gathered on patch of grass at the center of campus Friday to pray for each other, standing in a circle, their arms...
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Kathleen O'Toole: Police Recruit 'The Wrong Type Of People'
Seattle Police Chief nominee Kathleen O’Toole met with the City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday. It was one of several question and answer sessions O’Toole will attend as part of her confirmation process.
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Popular King County Bus Routes On The Chopping Block If Prop. 1 Fails
King County Metro says if voters don’t approve Proposition 1, the agency will have to cut 70 bus routes. The three most popular lines on the chopping...
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Murray's Executive Order A 'Christmas List' Of Racial Equity Requests
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed an executive order Thursday to expand the Race and Social Justice Initiative program. The new order is intended to hold...
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Has Seattle Sounders’ Success Trickled Down Into Pioneer Square?
The Sounders FC soccer team played their first Major League Soccer game five years ago Wednesday. In that time, the team’s fans have broken attendance...
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'McPoverty' Protesters Call For Fast Food Boycott In Seattle
Supporters of a $15 minimum wage in Seattle are staging demonstrations at fast-food restaurants across the city Thursday.
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'Mommy Has Something Called Cancer': Stories Of Bad News
If you've ever had to share bad news with the people you love, this short piece about breast cancer should resonate. It manages to wring precious humor...
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Rural Schools Build Safety Net For Immigrant Children
Rural schools struggle to meet needs of diverse immigrant communities.