Packed In: Law enforcement unable to keep up with Hayden's growth
HAYDEN, Idaho – The growth of a North Idaho town is starting to pose some problems. The City of Hayden has too many people and…
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Packed In: New York Times shines light on Spokane's housing crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The New York Times is shining a light on Spokane's housing crisis. On Sunday, the national newspaper dedicated an entire article to the issue, titling the piece "The Next Affordable City Is Already Too Expensive." "Being an…
'Rethinking the relationship': How Spokane's new planning director says he'll make housing more affordable
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane hired a new man tasked with finding solutions to the housing crisis. Spencer Gardner is the city's new…
Packed In: Spokane receives $680k grant for water, sewer systems for Liberty Park project
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane received a $680,460 grant to connect water and sewage systems to affordable housing units for…
New development coming to Liberty Lake will be similar to Spokane's Kendall Yards
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- The 500-acre River District will alter Liberty Lake's landscape for decades to come. Greenstone Corporation is currently developing the…
Paths to build more duplexes gain traction in WA Legislature
In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow.
'What about us locals?": Only 24% of North Idaho familes say they can afford to buy a home, fear for the future
COUER D'ALENE, Idaho -- North Idaho's housing market is reaching ridiculous prices, with prices practically kicking out people who can't imagine living anywhere else. The median price for housing in…
'New normal': Home prices rise to new record nationwide. Here's how to navigate the market in 2022
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The frenzied housing market hit new levels. Home prices went up 16.9% in 2021 -- the highest jump on record according to the National Association…
'That's the dream': New ideas to help the housing crisis in the 2022 legislative session
SPOKANE, Wash. -- State lawmakers are back to business trying to find ways they can address housing issues. As home prices rise and vacancies dip, families are looking for…
Packed In: Department of Commerce invests over $130 million in affordable housing projects across Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As people pack in to the Inland Northwest, historic housing investments are on the horizon in 2022. The Commerce Department is spearheading projects it hopes will help people find stable housing. It is investing more than $130…
Packed In: Big changes could be coming to Washington's zoning laws
Some lawmakers say it's time to deal with the housing crisis and the key to do so is to change zoning laws.
Packed In: Here's what could help with Spokane's housing crisis
Housing markets across the Inland Northwest have been booming over the past year-- especially Spokane.
Packed In: Spokane housing crisis makes it even more difficult for women struggling to find a place to live
Women getting out of domestic violence or homelessness are having a harder time finding a place to live. Organizations helping these women are struggling to find affordable housing to help them move on.
Packed In: Spokane and Spokane Valley fall onto list of hottest housing markets for 2022
It landed third on the list.
Packed In: New multi-family, single-family housing development opens in Airway Heights
Several organizations worked together to develop Highland Village.
'We're trying to address a need': Days numbered for historic Chancery Building, new apartment complex to replace it
Centennial Real Estate Investments announced plans on Wednesday to demolish the historic building.
Plans in place to demolish Chancery building, build new downtown apartment complex
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Plans are in place to tear down the Chancery building in downtown Spokane to make way for a new apartment complex. The project is being spearheaded by Centennial Real Estate Investments, the real estate division of the…
Packed In: North Idaho's population boom puts strain on emergency medical services
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho -- More people are calling 911 in North Idaho, so people are waiting longer for help and agencies are struggling to…
Packed In: 'Huge, huge concerns': Neighbors worry about pace of development in Latah Valley
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Neighbors in the Grandview-Thorpe neighborhood have growing fears as growth impacts the place they love. Traffic is already tight…
#4ThePeople: Lish, Zappone offer their takes to fix Spokane's housing crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Housing is a high-stake issue for everyone who wants a seat at City Hall. City Council candidate Mike Lish, who is running…
Ideas from city council candidates to manage growth, help locals stay housed
Every city council candidate sees housing stability and affordability as a major issue facing Spokane. They all know something has to change to keep up with the growth, but they have different steps to find a solution.
Packed In: 'We're losing time': Permitting delays back up builders by months on home construction
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane needs more homes, but the pandemic's still putting a pinch on the housing market. Builders want to complete more homes,…
Packed In: 'The heart and lifeblood': City forecasts future transportation plans, wants your advice
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With more people moving in, focusing on transportation development is vital. With people relying on cars, sidewalks and public transit to get around,…
Packed In: 'It's criminal': Some think rent caps could help the housing issue, but it's complicated
This past year, Spokane saw the second highest rent hikes in the country, according to Apartment List. Kelly thinks rent control could help people keep up with the growth, and she's not alone.
