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Seattle removes Capitol Hill tent encampment that grew during pandemic

The city of Seattle began removing dozens of tents surrounding Miller Playfield in east Capitol Hill on Friday morning. The tent encampment sat directly next to Meany Middle school and had grown significantly during the pandemic, up to over thirty tents by Friday.

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The politics of Seattle's housing crisis

Seattle voters have some homework to do: They will need to study up on a measure now gaining strength that will probably appear on the November ballot. The measure would provide shelter, housing, mental health and substance abuse services for folks experiencing homelessness.

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People living outside struggle to get on Seattle's housing waitlist as homelessness rises

More people than ever are living outside around Seattle. A recent survey shows a 50% increase in tents since the coronavirus pandemic began. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office says the city is rapidly expanding shelter bed space, as community groups take on their own efforts to get people inside.

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After a substantial pandemic dip, Seattle rents inch back up

‘Outside of the city, the trend was pretty much the opposite. Rents actually went up during the pandemic in places like Tacoma, Auburn, and Federal Way.’

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Washington's renters are hurting. What about landlords?

It’s no secret that renters have been hit hard by the pandemic. And recently, bills at the city, state and federal level have tried to provide those renters with much needed relief. Many of our listeners have asked: What happens to the landlords? We looked into it.

'Just another day.' Seattle clears Denny Park tent encampment, forcing unhoused people to relocate

People living in Seattle’s Denny Park were made to clear out by the city's Parks department and Seattle police Wednesday morning. It was one of the first tent encampment sweeps without the city’s now defunct Navigation Team, and one of the few to occur during the pandemic.

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February 22nd | 'It sounded like a car crash' - a journey to The Arctic and back

In December a Coast Guard icebreaker headed from Seattle to the Arctic. Now they're back. Bill Radke spoke to Commanding Officer Captain Bill Woityra about the journey. Plus, a discussion on police training, how townhomes are bringing down housing prices, and a new project that helps teens voice what they're feeling.

A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

More than 4 million homes face financial losses from flooding. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable are facing potentially catastrophic damage.