JC Harris For Des Moines, Washington
City Council, Position #2
Articles from around the area, including re-prints from various newspapers (provided under Fair-Use provision.) These are information only, which means that many, Many, MANY of these do not represent my point of view. (Seriously, they don’t.) I just want you to know what’s out there being discussed by electeds that concern Des Moines.
By Nicholas Deshais Seattle Times staff reporter Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s transportation issues to explore the policies and politics that determine how we get around and how billions of dollars in public money are spent. Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday he was shelving the project to convert more
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WNPA photo Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting in Bremerton. By Juan Jocom WNPA News Service Missed doctor appointments. Hours-long delays. Students unable to get to school. Those are just a few of the issues fueling a bill to expand passenger-only ferries statewide. The bill would deliver $50 million
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By Angie Hicks Tribune News Service From bringing in passive income to creating more space for family fun, accessory dwelling units have a lot of uses. If you have some extra space on your property, consider making it useful by building an ADU. ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, refer to secondary homes, houses or apartments that
... continue reading.By Simone Carter Updated February 24, 2025 10:57 AM| State lawmakers on Wednesday, Feb. 19 heard “The Mosquito Fleet Act,” which would increase the availability of passenger-only ferries. By TVW Retired Bremerton resident Dianne Iverson relies on the ferry system to get to medical appointments in downtown Seattle or Edmonds. On the afternoon of Feb.
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By The Seattle Times editorial board Ferry possibility: Whidbey Island to Everett A bill in the legislature would make it easier for local jurisdictions like ports and cities to form taxing districts to establish passenger-only ferries. Among the most promising is a direct route between South Whidbey Island and Everett, from Clinton to the marina at the
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By Nicholas Deshais Seattle Times staff reporter A flying ferry sounds like a flight of fancy, but it may soon be the way some waterborne commuters get across Puget Sound. Two local endeavors are aiming to build passenger-only boats with hydrofoils — underwater wings that lift a boat’s hull out of the water, lessening drag
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By The Seattle Times editorial board The Times editorial board regularly sounds the alarm over steadily declining student performance, growing concerns about youth mental health and lackluster college-going rates. Taken individually, these editorials land like raindrops in a pond, with a brief splash that quickly disappears and the water looks smooth again. But put all
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By Victor Whitman Special to The Seattle Times The Seattle-area housing market, one of the least affordable in the country, could become even tougher this year as buyers continue to face higher costs and more competition for starter homes. Along with the unexpected sunny weather of last month, the market saw more listings and sales
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By Jessica Fu Seattle Times business reporter When Michael and Rie DePaula decided to relocate to Seattle, they realized they would need to be creative in the hot housing market. It was 2017, and the couple saw the move as career advancement for Michael, 46, and an English immersion opportunity for their three sons, who
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By Alex Fryer Seattle Times Opinion columnist You don’t need a crystal ball to see the future of Seattle residential neighborhoods envisioned by Mayor Bruce Harrell. Just go to South Park. In 2019, this diverse South Seattle enclave was upzoned to accommodate more housing. The result was called “Residential Small Lot,” and it models what
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