Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, 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
Stories
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There's a price tag on Seattle's transportation woes. Will voters pay it?
This November, Seattle voters will face a decision on whether to approve a property tax levy that would significantly increase the city's spending on transportation projects. So what would voters get for their money?
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Can historic transpo levy fix Seattle's traffic problems?
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Downtown Seattle may get a boost from coming interest rate cuts
As inflation worries ease and the Federal Reserve says it’s time to start lowering interest rates, Seattle leaders hope more investment will soon flow into downtown Seattle.
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Neighbors of Jackson Park want free access to be par for the course
Unlike other large parks in Seattle, Jackson Park is only open to golfers. Now, a neighborhood group wants to change that.
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Light rail is helping Mountlake Terrace find its heart
Mountlake Terrace used to be a spread-out place full of small houses with lawns. Light rail is changing all that.
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It's time to do a vibe check on the state of remote work
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Seattle ticks through to-do list to revive downtown
It's been one year since Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel launched his "Downtown Activation Plan." He's racked up a growing list of accomplishments. But so far, economic recovery has proven fickle and elusive.
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Get ready for your first light rail moment, Lynnwood. Sound Transit plans meet cute for transit newbies
Light rail service to Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline will never get a second chance to make a first impression. And so, Sound Transit is doing what it can to make opening weekend shine.
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Old Seattle-area homes should be demolished with care, county says
King County is training formerly incarcerated people in a new skill — the art of house "deconstruction."
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Are we on the brink of a tax revolt in Washington state?
Cities all over the region have big property tax levies on the ballot this year. There's a transportation levy in Seattle, a levy to modernize the fire department in Tacoma, and a levy to pay for public safety and libraries in Everett. Increasingly, elected officials rely on these levies to pay for core services. But some taxpayers are signaling there’s an end to their generosity. KUOW's Joshua McNichols looks at how we got here - and whether we’re at risk of a tax revolt.