'I'd rather go back to the war': 84-year-old twin brothers homeless after foreclosure
ORANGEVALE, Calif. – For 84 years, twin brothers Clifford and Gary Koekoek have done everything together.They survived the Nazi occupation in their native Netherlands, together.
ORANGEVALE, Calif. – For 84 years, twin brothers Clifford and Gary Koekoek have done everything together.They survived the Nazi occupation in their native Netherlands, together.
Canceled $30K wedding becomes dinner for Indiana homeless
A bus pulled up to the swanky event center on Saturday that Sarah Cummins had booked for the reception in Carmel, a suburb north of Indianapolis.
A bus pulled up to the swanky event center on Saturday that Sarah Cummins had booked for the reception in Carmel, a suburb north of Indianapolis.
Tacoma passes new laws targeting homeless in cars, tents
TACOMA, Wash -- Lawmakers in Tacoma recently passed new ordinances restricting where and how long homeless people can live in certain spots.Elected officials declared homelessness an emergency earlier this year and is now following a three-phased approach to deal with the issue.Part of the plan includes providing basic human services, like fresh water and garbage collection, to city-approved homeless camps.
TACOMA, Wash -- Lawmakers in Tacoma recently passed new ordinances restricting where and how long homeless people can live in certain spots.Elected officials declared homelessness an emergency earlier this year and is now following a three-phased approach to deal with the issue.Part of the plan includes providing basic human services, like fresh water and garbage collection, to city-approved homeless camps.
Seattle's 'Navigation Center' to open, offering new hope amid homeless crisis
SEATTLE -- Modeled off a similar facility for the homeless in San Francisco, Seattle's long-awaited Navigation Center will open in the International District on Wednesday.The 24-hour shelter is designed to serve those who have been reluctant to seek services elsewhere due to restrictions – including the fact that many traditional shelters prohibit drug and alcohol use.
SEATTLE -- Modeled off a similar facility for the homeless in San Francisco, Seattle's long-awaited Navigation Center will open in the International District on Wednesday.The 24-hour shelter is designed to serve those who have been reluctant to seek services elsewhere due to restrictions – including the fact that many traditional shelters prohibit drug and alcohol use.
Seattle issues $30 million RFP for homelessness solutions
For the first time in more than 10 years, the City of Seattle is asking for bids on ways to mitigate its homeless problem.The Human Services Department issued a $30 million request for proposals (RFP), soliciting ideas from agencies that provide services that move homeless people closer to permanent housing.Mayor Ed Murray says the goal is to create a coordinated approach to homelessness in the city, rather than relying on what he calls "a series of disconnected, boutique services."The city plans to announce this winter which plan, or plans, won the $30 million in funding.Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that this was "a way for people in Seattle to weigh in on ways to get people off the streets." In fact, this is not a contest for the public.
For the first time in more than 10 years, the City of Seattle is asking for bids on ways to mitigate its homeless problem.The Human Services Department issued a $30 million request for proposals (RFP), soliciting ideas from agencies that provide services that move homeless people closer to permanent housing.Mayor Ed Murray says the goal is to create a coordinated approach to homelessness in the city, rather than relying on what he calls "a series of disconnected, boutique services."The city plans to announce this winter which plan, or plans, won the $30 million in funding.Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that this was "a way for people in Seattle to weigh in on ways to get people off the streets." In fact, this is not a contest for the public.
Neighbors worry 'Navigation Center' homeless shelter opening is being rushed
SEATTLE –The city of Seattle’s Navigation Center homeless shelter has a new opening date after being put on hold since April.By mid-July, the shelter could begin servicing more than 70 people a day -- offering meals, showers and a safe place to sleep along with round-the-clock case management.But one neighborhood preservation group, Friends of Little Saigon, worries the city is rushing through the process without carefully listening to the community’s concerns.
SEATTLE –The city of Seattle’s Navigation Center homeless shelter has a new opening date after being put on hold since April.By mid-July, the shelter could begin servicing more than 70 people a day -- offering meals, showers and a safe place to sleep along with round-the-clock case management.But one neighborhood preservation group, Friends of Little Saigon, worries the city is rushing through the process without carefully listening to the community’s concerns.
CAPTURED: WMW viewer tips lead Seattle Police to convicted felon suspected in murder at homeless camp
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police say they located and arrested Hung Minh Pham Monday afternoon thanks to Crime Stoppers tips from Washington's Most Wanted viewers.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police say they located and arrested Hung Minh Pham Monday afternoon thanks to Crime Stoppers tips from Washington's Most Wanted viewers.
Tacoma neighbors rally against a second transitional homeless site
TACOMA , Wash. -- Neighbors along Pacific Avenue in Tacoma held a community meeting on Wednesday night to make sure the city knew their backyard should not be considered for a homeless site.Tacoma declared a homeless state of emergency last month, and have since tried to open different emergency shelter sites around the city to deal with the growing homeless population.
TACOMA , Wash. -- Neighbors along Pacific Avenue in Tacoma held a community meeting on Wednesday night to make sure the city knew their backyard should not be considered for a homeless site.Tacoma declared a homeless state of emergency last month, and have since tried to open different emergency shelter sites around the city to deal with the growing homeless population.
Tacoma's new approach in fighting homelessness
TACOMA -- The city of Tacoma is making a homeless encampment ground zero in its fight against homelessness.The encampment on Portland Avenue has been around for about a year ,according to businesses nearby.
TACOMA -- The city of Tacoma is making a homeless encampment ground zero in its fight against homelessness.The encampment on Portland Avenue has been around for about a year ,according to businesses nearby.
Tacoma enters phase 2 of plan to fight city's homeless problem
TACOMA, Wash.-- The Tacoma City Council is moving forward with phase two of a three phase plan to fight the city's homeless problem.On Tuesday, the council approved an emergency measure to build temporary shelters for the homeless, with the first transitional center planned to open on June 26.The shelter will have drinking water, food, bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
TACOMA, Wash.-- The Tacoma City Council is moving forward with phase two of a three phase plan to fight the city's homeless problem.On Tuesday, the council approved an emergency measure to build temporary shelters for the homeless, with the first transitional center planned to open on June 26.The shelter will have drinking water, food, bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
Man's body found in homeless encampment after report of drug overdose is called in
UPDATE:SEATTLE -- Seattle police arrested a 43-year-old man for investigation of homicide and booked him into the King County Jail.-----------------------------------------------------SEATTLE -- Police said they found a man's body in a homeless encampment Monday afternoon near State Route 509 and Cloverdale Street after a report of a drug overdose was called into the Seattle Fire Department.The man’s cause and manner of death will be determined by the King County Medical Examiner’s office.Police are interviewing witnesses and are asking anyone with information to call investigators at (206) 684-5550.
UPDATE:SEATTLE -- Seattle police arrested a 43-year-old man for investigation of homicide and booked him into the King County Jail.-----------------------------------------------------SEATTLE -- Police said they found a man's body in a homeless encampment Monday afternoon near State Route 509 and Cloverdale Street after a report of a drug overdose was called into the Seattle Fire Department.The man’s cause and manner of death will be determined by the King County Medical Examiner’s office.Police are interviewing witnesses and are asking anyone with information to call investigators at (206) 684-5550.
Report: Over 11,600 people homeless in King County
SEATTLE -- A newly-released report says more than 11,600 people were homeless in Seattle and King County on a single night in January.Multiple news outlets said the annual report released Wednesday showed 5,485 of the people counted were living in tent encampments, on the streets or in vehicles while the others were living in shelters or transitional housing.The total shows an increase of nearly 1,000 people compared to last year, but the director of the group that organizes the count, Mark Putnam, says differences in methodology make comparisons to last year challenging.Putnam says the increase is partially due to improved methods for collecting data and an overall rise in the number of homeless.Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine declared a state of emergency over homelessness In November 2015.
SEATTLE -- A newly-released report says more than 11,600 people were homeless in Seattle and King County on a single night in January.Multiple news outlets said the annual report released Wednesday showed 5,485 of the people counted were living in tent encampments, on the streets or in vehicles while the others were living in shelters or transitional housing.The total shows an increase of nearly 1,000 people compared to last year, but the director of the group that organizes the count, Mark Putnam, says differences in methodology make comparisons to last year challenging.Putnam says the increase is partially due to improved methods for collecting data and an overall rise in the number of homeless.Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine declared a state of emergency over homelessness In November 2015.
From homeless on the streets to college grad: ‘It can be done’
SEATTLE -- When the nights got too cold for Brent Ford to sleep on a park bench near Seattle’s Pike Place Market, he decided to seek shelter at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.
SEATTLE -- When the nights got too cold for Brent Ford to sleep on a park bench near Seattle’s Pike Place Market, he decided to seek shelter at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.
Homeless man rescued from Seattle recycling truck
A homeless man became trapped inside a recycling truck and had to be rescued Tuesday morning.
A homeless man became trapped inside a recycling truck and had to be rescued Tuesday morning.
One woman's journey to beat homelessness in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Since February, Seattle has conducted 32 sweeps of unsanctioned homeless camps across Seattle.The city says the good news is that more people are accepting help and services to get off the streets.The city's homeless "navigation team" has been reaching out to people on the streets, repeatedly offering services and housing.
SEATTLE -- Since February, Seattle has conducted 32 sweeps of unsanctioned homeless camps across Seattle.The city says the good news is that more people are accepting help and services to get off the streets.The city's homeless "navigation team" has been reaching out to people on the streets, repeatedly offering services and housing.
Amazon is ready to move homeless families in-house, donating space in new building to Mary's Place
In the heart of its headquarters for technology and innovation, Amazon is making room for homeless families.
In the heart of its headquarters for technology and innovation, Amazon is making room for homeless families.
City of Tacoma declares state of public health emergency over homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. -- Yet another Puget Sound community declared homelessness an emergency, this time in Tacoma.The city’s goal, according to Mayor Marilyn Strickland, would be to provide outreach and alternative shelter options for a growing homeless population that is already stretching the city’s capacity.Strickland said most of the homeless people in in the area came from outside the city but not from Seattle.Either way, an emergency declaration is intended to slash red tape and get services to the homeless quickly.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Yet another Puget Sound community declared homelessness an emergency, this time in Tacoma.The city’s goal, according to Mayor Marilyn Strickland, would be to provide outreach and alternative shelter options for a growing homeless population that is already stretching the city’s capacity.Strickland said most of the homeless people in in the area came from outside the city but not from Seattle.Either way, an emergency declaration is intended to slash red tape and get services to the homeless quickly.
Homeless in Tacoma: 'I never thought that I would be sleeping in my car'
Officials in Tacoma are seeing more and more people beginning to sleep in their vehicles as homelessness becomes a problem across the Puget Sound.
Officials in Tacoma are seeing more and more people beginning to sleep in their vehicles as homelessness becomes a problem across the Puget Sound.
'There are children out there that are homeless with families': Search for baby spotlights bigger problem
SEATTLE -- A 10-month-old homeless child in Seattle was reported missing early Friday She was later found safe, but a community leader says the girl's disappearance puts a spotlight on just how bad the homeless problem has become in Western Washington.“People need to realize that there are children out there that are homeless with families,” said Star Lalario, founder of Babies of Homelessness, a local organization that provides essentials to homeless kids and their families.“It’s emotional a lot of the times,” said Lalario.READ MORE:Baby found after disappearing from downtown SeattleAccording to Lalario, when most people think of those living on the streets, children aren’t usually the ones who come to mind.
SEATTLE -- A 10-month-old homeless child in Seattle was reported missing early Friday She was later found safe, but a community leader says the girl's disappearance puts a spotlight on just how bad the homeless problem has become in Western Washington.“People need to realize that there are children out there that are homeless with families,” said Star Lalario, founder of Babies of Homelessness, a local organization that provides essentials to homeless kids and their families.“It’s emotional a lot of the times,” said Lalario.READ MORE:Baby found after disappearing from downtown SeattleAccording to Lalario, when most people think of those living on the streets, children aren’t usually the ones who come to mind.
Seattle preparing for intensive outreach at illegal homeless camp
SEATTLE – Come Monday, dozens of people living in an unsanctioned homeless camp in south Seattle will be warned it’s time to move.The green belt along the Interstate 90 Rainier Avenue on and off ramps, running north to Dearborn Avenue, will be in the crosshairs of the Seattle Police Department’s Navigation Team.On Thursday, police raided one tent in the camp and found what was described as a drug storefront where weapons were also for sale.
SEATTLE – Come Monday, dozens of people living in an unsanctioned homeless camp in south Seattle will be warned it’s time to move.The green belt along the Interstate 90 Rainier Avenue on and off ramps, running north to Dearborn Avenue, will be in the crosshairs of the Seattle Police Department’s Navigation Team.On Thursday, police raided one tent in the camp and found what was described as a drug storefront where weapons were also for sale.