Ex-addicts assisting homeless cleanup: 'The only way I can stay sober is helping somebody else'
A local non-profit is taking measures into its own hands to fight homelessness while trying to curb Washington’s substance abuse and opioid epidemic.
A local non-profit is taking measures into its own hands to fight homelessness while trying to curb Washington’s substance abuse and opioid epidemic.
Three-year-old princess celebrates Halloween with a stylish set of wheels
A young Michigan girl is smiling after her mom took a page out of a fairy-tale by turning her wheelchair into a princess carriage.
A young Michigan girl is smiling after her mom took a page out of a fairy-tale by turning her wheelchair into a princess carriage.
Doug Baldwin speaks at charity breakfast to support homeless families
Fresh off a win over the New York Giants, Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin stopped by a fundraising breakfast in support of Vision House Tuesday morning.
Fresh off a win over the New York Giants, Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin stopped by a fundraising breakfast in support of Vision House Tuesday morning.
Frightening figures on the cost of Halloween
Americans will spend a creepy amount of money on Halloween this year:
Americans will spend a creepy amount of money on Halloween this year:
Chipotle offering free burritos for a year, $3 burritos on Halloween
The Denver-based Mexican food chain is bringing back its BOOrito deal, in which customers can stop by the restaurant in a costume on Halloween and purchase a burrito, a bowl, a salad, or an order of tacos for just $3.
The Denver-based Mexican food chain is bringing back its BOOrito deal, in which customers can stop by the restaurant in a costume on Halloween and purchase a burrito, a bowl, a salad, or an order of tacos for just $3.
Halloween hoaxes: Scary scams targeting families looking for fun
SEATTLE -- It was supposed to be a fun night out with friends.Dressed in Halloween gear on a boat.
SEATTLE -- It was supposed to be a fun night out with friends.Dressed in Halloween gear on a boat.
Parents create awesome 'Wheel of Fortune' costume for son in wheelchair
The Alfano family in Illinois has created some pretty awesome Halloween costumes for their 8-year-old son Anthony, who has cerebral palsy.
The Alfano family in Illinois has created some pretty awesome Halloween costumes for their 8-year-old son Anthony, who has cerebral palsy.
'Zombie Frap' may come to Starbucks in time for Halloween
CHICAGO - Not crazy about the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks?
CHICAGO - Not crazy about the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks?
Anne Frank Halloween costume faces backlash
An "Anne Frank costume for girls" being sold on online Halloween costume stores whipped up controversy across the internet on Monday.
An "Anne Frank costume for girls" being sold on online Halloween costume stores whipped up controversy across the internet on Monday.
Police: Homeless woman repeatedly stabs West Seattle mom walking infant in stroller
SEATTLE -- Police say a homeless woman randomly stabbed a mother walking her infant son in a stroller in West Seattle.The attack happened during the day Monday along 41st Avenue SW.During the terrifying attack, the mom pushed the stroller away from her in an attempt to save her infant.Court documents say that Kierra Ward came up from behind and began slashing and stabbing at the victim with a large butcher knife.
SEATTLE -- Police say a homeless woman randomly stabbed a mother walking her infant son in a stroller in West Seattle.The attack happened during the day Monday along 41st Avenue SW.During the terrifying attack, the mom pushed the stroller away from her in an attempt to save her infant.Court documents say that Kierra Ward came up from behind and began slashing and stabbing at the victim with a large butcher knife.
Before the sweep: Inside Seattle’s debate over homeless encampments
SEATTLE -- As the homeless crisis deepens across Western Washington, cities struggle to deal with a growing number of encampments that have taken over parks, sidewalks, and other public spaces.At the center of the debate is a controversy around so-called “sweeps” – the act of clearing out a camp and forcing its occupants to move elsewhere.While some see the “sweeps” as ineffective, others view it as necessary and empathetic, arguing that conditions can become so dire at the camps that moving the homeless elsewhere is the only humane solution.For the past nine months, a team of police officers and social workers in Seattle has stepped up efforts to convince the homeless to leave camps before sweeps become necessary.
SEATTLE -- As the homeless crisis deepens across Western Washington, cities struggle to deal with a growing number of encampments that have taken over parks, sidewalks, and other public spaces.At the center of the debate is a controversy around so-called “sweeps” – the act of clearing out a camp and forcing its occupants to move elsewhere.While some see the “sweeps” as ineffective, others view it as necessary and empathetic, arguing that conditions can become so dire at the camps that moving the homeless elsewhere is the only humane solution.For the past nine months, a team of police officers and social workers in Seattle has stepped up efforts to convince the homeless to leave camps before sweeps become necessary.
These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2017
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of holiday shopping season for some. But if you’re looking to get out and snag some ‘turkey day’ deals, you’ll be out of luck at some stores this year.
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of holiday shopping season for some. But if you’re looking to get out and snag some ‘turkey day’ deals, you’ll be out of luck at some stores this year.
Tacoma 'homeless emergency' extended, biggest hurdles yet to come
TACOMA, Wash. -- How long is an emergency?
TACOMA, Wash. -- How long is an emergency?
Man arrested in assault of homeless person in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. -- An Everett man is hospitalized with a brain injury and another man is in jail in connection with his assault.Everett Police Sgt.
EVERETT, Wash. -- An Everett man is hospitalized with a brain injury and another man is in jail in connection with his assault.Everett Police Sgt.
Man sentenced to 18 years for killing homeless woman in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been sentenced for killing a 29-year-old woman.The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office says Jess Golden was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for the murder of Audreyanna Newell.The prosecutor's office says Tacoma police were called to the 5800 block of Marine View Drive Jan. 17 for a deceased woman who was identified as Newell.The prosecutor's office says a half-full Corona beer bottle and a bag containing more beer near her body led police to review video footage from area stores which led them to Golden.The prosecutor's office says detectives contacted Golden, who said he met a homeless person in Seattle and agreed to let her stay the night at his house.In August, Golden pleaded guilty to murder in the case.
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been sentenced for killing a 29-year-old woman.The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office says Jess Golden was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for the murder of Audreyanna Newell.The prosecutor's office says Tacoma police were called to the 5800 block of Marine View Drive Jan. 17 for a deceased woman who was identified as Newell.The prosecutor's office says a half-full Corona beer bottle and a bag containing more beer near her body led police to review video footage from area stores which led them to Golden.The prosecutor's office says detectives contacted Golden, who said he met a homeless person in Seattle and agreed to let her stay the night at his house.In August, Golden pleaded guilty to murder in the case.
Another death at a camp: Where Seattle’s mayoral candidates agree, disagree on homeless issue
SEATTLE – The death of a woman in an unsanctioned homeless camp overnight is being investigated by Seattle police as a homicide.Her death come weeks after a fatal shooting at another unsanctioned camp in the Sodo district.So we wanted to know, what do the two candidates in the Seattle mayor’s race plan to do with the city’s expensive and growing homeless problem?Ever since the infamous Jungle homeless camp underneath I-5 was closed back in 2016 after a mass shooting, more tents have popped up all over the city – especially in Sodo.
SEATTLE – The death of a woman in an unsanctioned homeless camp overnight is being investigated by Seattle police as a homicide.Her death come weeks after a fatal shooting at another unsanctioned camp in the Sodo district.So we wanted to know, what do the two candidates in the Seattle mayor’s race plan to do with the city’s expensive and growing homeless problem?Ever since the infamous Jungle homeless camp underneath I-5 was closed back in 2016 after a mass shooting, more tents have popped up all over the city – especially in Sodo.
Port of Seattle leases vacant Interbay lot for tiny house homeless encampment
The Port of Seattle is leasing their land at 1601 15th Avenue W, to the City of Seattle so Tent City 5 and SHARE's Interbay Encampment can move there.
The Port of Seattle is leasing their land at 1601 15th Avenue W, to the City of Seattle so Tent City 5 and SHARE's Interbay Encampment can move there.
Seattle cops investigate apparent homicide in homeless camp
SEATTLE -- Police said Wednesday night they were investigating an apparent homicide after finding a woman near a homeless camp with a severe injury to her head.
SEATTLE -- Police said Wednesday night they were investigating an apparent homicide after finding a woman near a homeless camp with a severe injury to her head.
CAPTURED: Daniel 'Chief' Markishtum accused of killing man in tent at Seattle homeless camp
CAPTURED: September 3, 201734-year-old Daniel William 'Chief' Markishtum was arrested Saturday and booked into the King County jail at 8:45 pm on Investigation of Homicide and Failure to Appear on a Drug Charge (VUCSA).
CAPTURED: September 3, 201734-year-old Daniel William 'Chief' Markishtum was arrested Saturday and booked into the King County jail at 8:45 pm on Investigation of Homicide and Failure to Appear on a Drug Charge (VUCSA).
Homeless student population spikes in Tacoma and Seattle
TACOMA, Wash. -- There is a room geared just for homeless students at Tacoma Public Schools.It’s a place where McKinney Vento program coordinators stockpile donations.
TACOMA, Wash. -- There is a room geared just for homeless students at Tacoma Public Schools.It’s a place where McKinney Vento program coordinators stockpile donations.