Recent Updates
What a year for housing justice in Washington!
On April 22, we came together to celebrate the incredible advocacy that drove this year's legislative victories, and some of the people who made that progress possible.
These wins didn't just happen. They were powered by advocates across the state who raised their voices, shared their stories, showed up, and refused to back down.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
The One Night Count and Beyond
Sakara Remmu, Outreach and Mobilization Manager
There is a strong Pacific Northwest drizzle in the air, and Kent is quiet. It’s one o’clock in the morning on what would otherwise be a typical Friday. Except, this is anything but typical. Tonight was the One Night Count.
The One Night Count and Beyond
Sakara Remmu, Outreach and Mobilization Manager
There is a strong Pacific Northwest drizzle in the air, and Kent is quiet. It’s one o’clock in the morning on what would otherwise be a typical Friday. Except, this is anything but typical. Tonight was the One Night Count.
The One Night Count and Beyond
Sakara Remmu, Outreach and Mobilization Manager
There is a strong Pacific Northwest drizzle in the air, and Kent is quiet. It’s one o’clock in the morning on what would otherwise be a typical Friday. Except, this is anything but typical. Tonight was the One Night Count.
The One Night Count and Beyond
Sakara Remmu, Outreach and Mobilization Manager
There is a strong Pacific Northwest drizzle in the air, and Kent is quiet. It’s one o’clock in the morning on what would otherwise be a typical Friday. Except, this is anything but typical. Tonight was the One Night Count.
The Week in Housing Advocacy
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
This year’s legislative session has gotten off to a slower, but perhaps more thoughtful, start. Many members of the legislature are new and many of the staff members, both partisan and nonpartisan, are new as well. The Governor’s Office is still hiring their lead staff and everything is taking longer than usual to settle.
The Week in Housing Advocacy
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
This year’s legislative session has gotten off to a slower, but perhaps more thoughtful, start. Many members of the legislature are new and many of the staff members, both partisan and nonpartisan, are new as well. The Governor’s Office is still hiring their lead staff and everything is taking longer than usual to settle.
The Week in Housing Advocacy
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
This year’s legislative session has gotten off to a slower, but perhaps more thoughtful, start. Many members of the legislature are new and many of the staff members, both partisan and nonpartisan, are new as well. The Governor’s Office is still hiring their lead staff and everything is taking longer than usual to settle.
The Week in Housing Advocacy
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
This year’s legislative session has gotten off to a slower, but perhaps more thoughtful, start. Many members of the legislature are new and many of the staff members, both partisan and nonpartisan, are new as well. The Governor’s Office is still hiring their lead staff and everything is taking longer than usual to settle.
"Homelessness can happen to anybody."
In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.
"Homelessness can happen to anybody."
In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.