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NW Progressive Institute
about 6 hours
Washington is *still* one of the top states in the country for business, CNBC’s updated 2026 rankings say
It's once again narrative-busting time. Business network CNBC's latest Best States for Business rankings just got updated, and Washington remains a top state for business, coming in at number eleven. Washington ranked ahead of every other Left Coast state and every other state in the Pacific Northwest, including Republican-run Idaho, Republican-run Montana, and Republican-run Alaska. Washington is *still* one of the top states in the country for business, CNBC’s updated 2026 rankings say is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
about 8 hours
King County, Kirkland Celebrate Opening of Contentious Supportive Housing Facility
Kirkland's Sheila Stanton Place opened earlier this year with 101 units of permanent supportive housing. It marks the 15th Health Through Housing facility funded via a 2020 sales tax measure.
The Urbanist
1 day
Zahilay and Wilson Partially Dismantle KCRHA Amid Rising Homelessness
As the region's homeless population increases, Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson are moving to downsize the troubled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, while pledging continued regional collaboration and tighter oversight of contracts.
Westside Seattle
1 day
West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push
West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push Off patr Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:44am
The Urbanist
1 day
Court of Appeals Hands Seattle Another Burke-Gilman Missing Link Setback
The ruling is the latest legal hurdle tripping up a proposal to close a 1.4-mile gap in the Burke-Gilman Trail, which a group of Ballard businesses has been fighting since 2008. Delays have heightened scrutiny of state environmental laws more broadly.
NW Progressive Institute
2 days
Graham Platner drops out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Platner announced his campaign was suspending operations and he was filing paperwork to withdraw his candidacy in a video posted on Wednesday, July 8th to social platforms. The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27th to name a replacement nominee. The party says it will stage a nominating convention to do so. Graham Platner drops out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
Westside Seattle
2 days
New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August
New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August Off patr Wed, 07/08/2026 - 2:44pm
NW Progressive Institute
2 days
Washington’s Republican legislators keep showing everyone that they are running on empty and unworthy of people’s trust
In this open letter to Republican state lawmakers like Senator Judy Warnick, NPI's founder asks why they are fixated on suspending a law that voters already told them overwhelmingly they don't want to overturn, instead of belatedly standing up to Donald Trump. Washington’s Republican legislators keep showing everyone that they are running on empty and unworthy of people’s trust is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
2 days
Issaquah Councilmembers Push for Bolder Options as Housing Reforms Ramp Up
A bill scaling back building requirements for upper-level "stepbacks" and outdoor balconies was approved last week, but with two dissenting votes. In voting against, Councilmembers Kevin Nichols and Tola Marts cited the need to look at the full range of bold options for potential housing reforms.
NW Progressive Institute
3 days
Is this the end for Graham Platner?
The implosion of Platner's campaign, which happened rapidly after the oyster farmer was credibly accused of sexual assault, may end up being a gift for Democrats, contrary to the "Dems-in-Disarray" narrative that Beltway reporters are so enamored with. Is this the end for Graham Platner? is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
3 days
Facing an Existential Budget Crisis, an Eastside Enclave Considers Emergency Valve
Clyde Hill voters are set to be asked to approve a 69% city property tax hike this November, to avoid municipal bankruptcy looming as soon as 2030. Without such a move, city officials say, Clyde Hill could cease to exist.
Westside Seattle
4 days
High demand, low turnover: SDOT study reveals parking crunch in West Seattle Junction
High demand, low turnover: SDOT study reveals parking crunch in West Seattle Junction Off patr Mon, 07/06/2026 - 5:43pm