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Seattle’s affordable housing policy is making housing more expensive

Seattle says it wants more affordable housing. Yet one of the city’s own policies is making new homes more expensive to build, discouraging private investment, and potentially keeping desperately needed housing from ever being constructed. The city’s Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program requires most new multifamily and commercial developments in designated areas to either include...

Vote “No” on the Tacoma Housing Provider Fee and Enforcement Initiative

“Safe Homes for All” Would Cost Taxpayers Up to $10 Million Per Year Ballots for the November general election have been mailed and should already be arriving in Tacoma voters’ mailboxes. Among the measures on this year’s ballot is a sweeping new rental regulation proposal that the City Manager estimates could cost taxpayers and businesses...

Future 42 Clark County Annual Event Nov. 11, feat. Rob McKenna

Join Dann Mead Smith, Leslie Lewallen, and Future 42 Clark County advisory committee members for the annual Project 42/Future 42 Clark County event in Battle Ground and hear the latest on what is happening in our county and state, as well as hear from Rob McKenna and an update on the income tax lawsuit. Wednesday,...

Your ballot is coming. Your voice matters.

Throughout the year, Future 42 has worked to keep Washingtonians informed about the decisions being made in Olympia and in communities across our state. We’ve highlighted important issues, held elected officials accountable, and provided opportunities for you to speak up and make your voice heard. Now comes the most important opportunity of all. Ballots for...

[un]Divided: Seattle taxes spike 172% in just 12 years

Seattle taxes have spiked at five times the rate of population growth, with most of it falling on businesses. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

2026 Clark County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

This November, Clark County voters are being asked to decide on 9 proposed amendments to the County Charter, which will appear on the ballot as Amendments 19 through 27. These amendments range from minor housekeeping updates to significant changes in how our county government operates. At Future 42 Clark County, our mission is to turn frustration...

2026 Pierce County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

This November, Pierce County voters are being asked to decide on seven proposed amendments to the County Charter, Amendments 52 through 58. Some are largely administrative. Others would make significant changes to public safety leadership and oversight, fiscal planning, and the citizen initiative process. At Future 42 Pierce County, our mission is to turn frustration...

2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

VOTE “YES” ON ALL 5 SNOHOMISH COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW AMENDMENTS This November, Snohomish County voters will be asked to vote on five amendments to the county charter that have been submitted for their consideration by the 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. At Future 42 Snohomish County, our mission is to turn frustration into action...

[un]Divided: Microsoft lays off another 300 in Washington

As the tech industry continues to struggle in Washington state, Microsoft announced yet another round of layoffs. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

What’s Working — and What Isn’t? Take Our Seattle and King County Survey

Future 42 invites you to participate in a brief survey to hear directly from Seattle and King County residents about recent local government decisions, tax/budgets, and priorities. As we launch our King County/Seattle Project, your feedback is essential – it helps us understand how people across the region view the direction of city and county...

Future 42 Launches King County Project with a focus on Seattle issues

King County, WA — Future 42 is expanding its county‑based, civic engagement work to its fifth county in Washington with the launch of Future 42 King County, led by Project Director Jared Nieuwenhuis. This new project will help residents track local decisions that shape their daily lives and offer practical ways to participate before city...

Washington Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved natural gas initiative, setting new precedent

After almost 2 million Washingtonians voted to preserve access to natural gas, the Washington Supreme Court has thrown out Initiative-2066. In a 6-3 decision Thursday, the court ruled that I-2066 violated the Washington Constitution’s single-subject requirement. The majority concluded that several provisions of the initiative represented distinct subjects and could not be separated from the...

Petition calls on Katie Wilson to resign as Seattle public safety debate intensifies

Change Washington, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on government accountability, public safety, and livability, has launched a petition calling for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to resign, pointing to the city’s ongoing public-safety problems and the administration’s handling of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting as evidence supporting its position. The petition comes after months of...

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Seattle’s affordable housing policy is making housing more expensive

Seattle’s affordable housing policy is making housing more expensive

Vote “No” on the Tacoma Housing Provider Fee and Enforcement Initiative

Vote “No” on the Tacoma Housing Provider Fee and Enforcement Initiative

Future 42 Clark County Annual Event Nov. 11, feat. Rob McKenna

Future 42 Clark County Annual Event Nov. 11, feat. Rob McKenna

Your ballot is coming. Your voice matters.

Your ballot is coming. Your voice matters.

Ferguson’s Way

Ferguson’s Way

[un]Divided: Seattle taxes spike 172% in just 12 years

[un]Divided: Seattle taxes spike 172% in just 12 years

2026 Clark County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Clark County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Pierce County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Pierce County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

[un]Divided: Microsoft lays off another 300 in Washington

[un]Divided: Microsoft lays off another 300 in Washington

What’s Working — and What Isn’t? Take Our Seattle and King County Survey

What’s Working — and What Isn’t? Take Our Seattle and King County Survey

Future 42 Launches King County Project with a focus on Seattle issues

Future 42 Launches King County Project with a focus on Seattle issues

Washington Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved natural gas initiative, setting new precedent

Washington Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved natural gas initiative, setting new precedent

Petition calls on Katie Wilson to resign as Seattle public safety debate intensifies

Petition calls on Katie Wilson to resign as Seattle public safety debate intensifies