Joshua McNichols
Growth and Development Reporter
About
Joshua's "growing pains" beat sits at the nexus of housing, transportation, urban planning, and the economy. His favorite stories also include themes of history, technology and climate change.
Joshua holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Washington. Public Radio is his second career; architecture was his first. He is proud of the many odd jobs he's held in his life, such as salmon fisher, author, bike courier and bed-and-breakfast cook.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter
Podcasts
Stories
-
How will your life change when Bellevue's light rail opens?
At the bus transit station in Bellevue's downtown, commuters say they can't wait until next weekend.
-
Annoyed by crowded hikes and campgrounds in Washington state? There are apps for that
The population boom in Western Washington has brought crowds to some of the region’s most iconic trails and campgrounds. KUOW looked at three apps or websites that aim to make your quest for the perfect hike or camping spot more successful.
-
The campground crunch
-
Mount Rainier visitors react to new timed entrance reservation policy
If you want to visit Mount Rainier this summer, the time to plan your trip is now. That’s because for the first time, the park’s most popular entrances will require timed reservations. KUOW spoke to park visitors to hear what they think about the new rule.
-
After 16 years and $3 billion, Lynnwood light rail set to open this summer
The long-awaited opening of a new light rail station in Lynnwood is scheduled to open at the end of August. The station's completion marks the conclusion of a $3 billion project that voters approved back in 2008. And it's only the beginning of changes coming to Lynnwood.
-
Boeing at the glass cliff
-
A Pike Place locals want to visit? New plan calls for wineries, sidewalk cafes, and fewer cars
A new master plan approved Thursday aims to entice locals back to the Pike Place Market by returning to the market's roots — food.
-
Can the 'ghost corner stores' of Seattle's past rise from the dead?
Seattle’s goal is to reduce driving so much that we can one day run most of our errands in our own neighborhoods. And corner stores – could play a significant role in that. Turns out – there are ‘Ghost Corner Stores’ hidden all over the city – that could come back to life under the city’s new growth plan.
-
Why is Seattle’s rent so high? Justice Department investigates possible price fixing
Local leaders are paying attention to a Politico story that broke this week. It says the US Justice Department is opening a criminal investigation into big corporate landlords. The concern is they’re using a third-party algorithm to orchestrate a price-fixing scheme.
-
Can your Seattle neighborhood pass the ice cream test? The goal of a 15-minute city
The idea of a 15-minute city is pretty straightforward — a city designed in a way that allows people to easily get to a store, a barber, a café, a restaurant, or wherever they need without having to jump into a car.