King County

^{Center on Wealth & Poverty
September 21, 2023
Homelessness}

Report: Homelessness Data Reveal Reasons for Collapse of King County Outreach Program

_{Center on Wealth & Poverty
September 21, 2023
Homelessness}

A study from the Fix Homelessness Initiative of Discovery Institute reveals the expensive failure of the government to run a now-defunct downtown outreach program in Seattle funded by the region’s leading foundations and corporations. It also reveals a lack of transparency from non-profits receiving millions in contracts from King County to address homelessness. Read More ›

Homeless in San Francisco sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic

^{Wesley J. Smith
October 26, 2022
Homelessness}

‘Housing First’ Caused the Homelessness Catastrophe

_{Wesley J. Smith
October 26, 2022
Homelessness}

How did the United States end up in such a filthy state? Blame ideologically driven public policies, most particularly, “Housing First,” a fine-sounding—but ultimately dysfunction-inducing—approach that thwarts ending our homelessness catastrophe. Read More ›

^{Spencer Pauley
October 5, 2022
Economics}

Reporter Denied Entry to Controversial Seattle Homeless Shelter

_{Spencer Pauley
October 5, 2022
Economics}

When one journalist attempted to join a media tour of a homeless shelter in South Downtown Seattle, he was barred from entry, which has raised concerns of government restriction of the press. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
June 28, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

The Hidden Crisis in the Woods: Part 2

_{Jonathan Choe
June 28, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

^{Christopher Rufo
October 19, 2020
Economics}

State-enforced Racial Segregation — by Progressives

_{Christopher Rufo
October 19, 2020
Economics}

State-sanctioned racial segregation ended with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but has recently returned in an unlikely place: government agencies in Seattle. According to new whistleblower documents I’ve reviewed, at least three public agencies in the region have implemented race-segregated diversity trainings. Read More ›

^{Discovery Institute
February 24, 2012
Economics, Technology}

King County Ferry District: Future Service, Access & Legislative Plans

_{Discovery Institute
February 24, 2012
Economics, Technology}

John Resha, Policy Director of the King County Ferry District, tells of the newer District’s success. Listen to their realistic outlook on their form of travel and how they have strategically been financially successful and how they plan on maintaining their success. Read More ›

^{Rich Lyons
November 20, 2009
Cascadia}

Bruce Agnew In Radio News Segment On Eastside Rail & Trail

_{Rich Lyons
November 20, 2009
Cascadia}

Radio news segments aired about the Eastside Rail and Trail that have soundbites from Discovery Institute Fellow Bruce Agnew. The two soundbites can be found here and here.

^{Keith Ervin
November 7, 2009
Cascadia}

Consortium On Verge Of Owning Eastside Railway Land

_{Keith Ervin
November 7, 2009
Cascadia}

This article, published by The Seattle Times, quotes Discovery Institute Fellow Bruce Agnew: “I think these other governments stepping up to share the cost is a great, remarkable development. I was concerned that if we didn’t get the deal closed by the end of this year, BNSF might say enough is enough. It’s very timely — an early Christmas gift,” Read More ›

^{Dave Ross Show
January 13, 2009
Cascadia}

Cascadia’s Bruce Agnew Discusses Deep Bore Tunnel Choice

_{Dave Ross Show
January 13, 2009
Cascadia}

Link to MP3 audio file of Dave Ross interviewing Cascadia Center’s Director Bruce Agnew about the decision to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bore tunnel.

^{Cascadia Center
January 13, 2009
Cascadia}

Cascadia Center Applauds Decision To Replace Viaduct With Tunnel

_{Cascadia Center
January 13, 2009
Cascadia}

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 p.m. PT Contact: Bruce Agnew (206-228-4011); Mike Wussow (206-292-0401 x158); or Matt Rosenberg (206-938-2082) CASCADIA CENTER APPLAUDS DECISION TO REPLACE VIADUCT WITH TUNNEL Transportation Center Says Governor, Mayor, County Executive Show Leadership, Vision SEATTLE (Jan. 13, 2009) – The Cascadia Center of Discovery Institute applauded the decision announced today to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The Read More ›