Puget Sound region loses jobs as housing permits hit decade low The region lost roughly 8,000 jobs between April 2025 and April 2026, and housing permits are at a 10-year low.Share this: Ten Capitol Hill and Central District-area projects beating the Seattle development freezeDateOctober 13, 2026In relation toCapitol Hill SeattleMayor issuing order to streamline Seattle construction permits, create new Housing Production Task ForceDateAugust 18, 2026In relation toCapitol Hill SeattleMayor to hold ‘Community Briefing’ on emergency plan to expand Seattle’s Tiny House VillagesDateApril 7, 2026In relation toCapitol Hill Seattle