Seattle's homeless population went up 44% in the last two years
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
Are Grinch bots stealing Christmas?
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
U.S. homeless count rises to 554,000, pushed by crisis on the West Coast
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
Strangers can control Ohio home’s Christmas light display via the Internet
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
Dumbledore Santa greets Ballard muggles, as 'Diagon Alley' dad adds-on to Harry Potter decor
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
King County, cities ask for help to combat growing homeless crisis
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
The 'Hawk House' in Kirkland returns
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
'The decorations are up!' Melania Trump kicks off her first White House Christmas
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Homeless crisis pushing into suburbs with new funding on the way
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Christmas tree shortage affects prices
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
14 uniquely themed Christmas trees on display Monday at the Westin
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
SDOT, WSDOT will spend $1 million to fence Seattle highways
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
Tree lighting ceremony goes off with no major disruptions
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
Recovering homeless addicts in Everett giving 'The Hand Up' to others still on the street
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
Grandma who accidentally invited stranger to Thanksgiving dinner makes it a tradition
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Seattle's less fortunate get restaurant quality meal for Thanksgiving
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Bear family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner on Woodinville patio (video)
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.
New study shines light on growing numbers of homeless public school students
SEATTLE -- The number of kids without a home in Seattle is skyrocketing, growing nearly as quickly as rates in New York City.The data comes out of a new study by Seattle Public Schools and the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness.The study found more than 3,600 kids going to schools in Seattle don’t have a place to sleep at night to call their own.
SEATTLE -- The number of kids without a home in Seattle is skyrocketing, growing nearly as quickly as rates in New York City.The data comes out of a new study by Seattle Public Schools and the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness.The study found more than 3,600 kids going to schools in Seattle don’t have a place to sleep at night to call their own.
WSDOT says drivers should prepare for holiday travel backups
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Even though Thanksgiving is several days away, the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging people to prepare travel plans now to make sure you aren’t stuck in big time backups.No matter if you’re going up and down I-5 or crossing the mountain passes, WSDOT says, there are several things everyone should travel with to make sure the trip to grandma’s house isn’t spoiled.On Friday, some families told Q13 News they planned to make holiday trips early this year, including a grandmother who picked her grandchildren up on Friday and drove them to the Tri-Cities prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Also this year, snow and slush is already on the passes and drivers would have to contend with that if they leave early to get ahead of the rush.
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Even though Thanksgiving is several days away, the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging people to prepare travel plans now to make sure you aren’t stuck in big time backups.No matter if you’re going up and down I-5 or crossing the mountain passes, WSDOT says, there are several things everyone should travel with to make sure the trip to grandma’s house isn’t spoiled.On Friday, some families told Q13 News they planned to make holiday trips early this year, including a grandmother who picked her grandchildren up on Friday and drove them to the Tri-Cities prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Also this year, snow and slush is already on the passes and drivers would have to contend with that if they leave early to get ahead of the rush.
These turkeys had a Thanksgiving meal that will rival your dinner plans
This isn't the best time of year for turkeys. But rescued turkeys at Pasado's Safe Haven in Snohomish County got to indulge in a dinner made just for them on Saturday.
This isn't the best time of year for turkeys. But rescued turkeys at Pasado's Safe Haven in Snohomish County got to indulge in a dinner made just for them on Saturday.