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Supporters of tenant rights bill make their voices heard at city hall

By Lauren Gallup May 26, 2023

On May 25, a number of supporters of the Tacoma For All initiative for tenant protections, rallied in front of the City Hall building. Photo by Lauren Gallup.

Organizers from the housing justice group Tacoma For All and their supporters gathered with signs and megaphones Thursday afternoon to show their support of the initiative, known colloquially as a tenant bill of rights, which Tacoma For All hopes to get on the ballot for voters this fall. The rally took place before a meeting of the city’s Community Vitality and Safety Read More

Rural housing shortage impacts everyone, even those with homes

By NWPB News December 13, 2022

A mom and two sones stand in front of their rental home. She is holding a small dog.

More than half of all metro areas in the United States have a housing shortage and affordable housing is difficult to come by. Rural areas are no exception. This lack of affordable housing impacts daily life, even including those who already have a home. This is part one in a series on rural housing. The Lewiston Tribune’s Elaine Williams reports. Read More

Supporters of tenant rights bill make their voices heard at city hall

Rural housing shortage impacts everyone, even those with homes

Nearly One Third Of Homes In US Purchased By Investors, New Study Reveals

A Grab-Bag Of Juicy Local Measures On Nov. 2 Ballot In Absence Of Statewide Initiatives

With New State Laws Passed, More Help Is On The Way For Washington Renters And Homeowners