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RSS FeedGee Scott, co-host of “The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, broke down a recent Zillow study that labeled Seattle as a city requiring roughly $90,000 to comfortably afford rent.
"Right now, renters in Seattle are looking at a staggering $90,000 per year that you need to make, just to afford the basics of housing," Gee told "Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio. "All while rent has skyrocketed faster than incomes can keep up."
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expects discussion about expansion to be one of the central topics when the league’s owners meet this summer.
That means hot spots for basketball like Southern California, Las Vegas, and, of course, Seattle will all be in the mix as a potential expansion city.
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is expanding its fleet next month, adding vessels to several key routes ahead of what’s expected to be a busy summer season on Puget Sound.
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is expanding its fleet next month, adding vessels to several key routes ahead of what’s expected to be a busy summer season on Puget Sound.
Barry Manilow has announced his final concert in Seattle. The pop superstar will be performing at the Climate Pledge Arena on July 12.
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