Recent Updates
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Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, (253) 229-5769
The Gap report shows why Housing Trust Fund investments and HB 2266 are so critical
The lowest income households in Washington continue to face a severe shortage of affordable and available rental homes in the latest The Gap report published today from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff,robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
NEWS ADVISORY - Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of the Senate
Today the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 to remove barriers to the siting of permanent supportive housing and shelter in a critical step to ensure Washington can respond more quickly and efficiently to the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of committee
Today the Senate Housing Committee passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 to remove barriers to the siting of permanent supportive housing and shelter in a critical step to ensure Washington can respond more quickly and efficiently to the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis.
Senator Patty Murray Tells Success Stories of Washington State Constituents Helped by Housing Alliance
Below is the full text of the speech Senator Patty Murray gave at our recent "Bringing Washington Home" Advocacy Awards Celebration that took place on Tuesday, May 27 in Seattle.
I’m honored to be here to take part in your awards celebration. Your organization has so much to be proud of.
Senator Patty Murray Tells Success Stories of Washington State Constituents Helped by Housing Alliance
Below is the full text of the speech Senator Patty Murray gave at our recent "Bringing Washington Home" Advocacy Awards Celebration that took place on Tuesday, May 27 in Seattle.
I’m honored to be here to take part in your awards celebration. Your organization has so much to be proud of.
Program returns to help emerge advocates across the state
Susan Russell, Advocate
It’s a new year and another opportunity to become involved in the Emerging Advocates Program!
Program returns to help emerge advocates across the state
Susan Russell, Advocate
It’s a new year and another opportunity to become involved in the Emerging Advocates Program!
Program returns to help emerge advocates across the state
Susan Russell, Advocate
It’s a new year and another opportunity to become involved in the Emerging Advocates Program!
Program returns to help emerge advocates across the state
Susan Russell, Advocate
It’s a new year and another opportunity to become involved in the Emerging Advocates Program!
An unhappy Mother's Day for many in Washington
Ben Miksch, Affordable Housing Policy and Advocacy Specialist
It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I know I have a lot to thank my mom for. My parents faced a lot of challenges when I was growing up, but I realize that I am incredibly lucky that keeping a roof over our heads wasn't one of them.
An unhappy Mother's Day for many in Washington
Ben Miksch, Affordable Housing Policy and Advocacy Specialist
It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I know I have a lot to thank my mom for. My parents faced a lot of challenges when I was growing up, but I realize that I am incredibly lucky that keeping a roof over our heads wasn't one of them.
An unhappy Mother's Day for many in Washington
Ben Miksch, Affordable Housing Policy and Advocacy Specialist
It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I know I have a lot to thank my mom for. My parents faced a lot of challenges when I was growing up, but I realize that I am incredibly lucky that keeping a roof over our heads wasn't one of them.
The Week in Housing Advocacy - Week 9
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy & Advocacy