Leaders propose county-wide sales tax measure to fight homelessness
Seattle and King County leaders announced a plan to implement a higher sales tax in order to generate funds to fight the homeless crisis both in Seattle and the county.
Seattle and King County leaders announced a plan to implement a higher sales tax in order to generate funds to fight the homeless crisis both in Seattle and the county.
Seattle’s first mobile shower unit hits the streets
The shower unit nicknamed, Shower the People, a reference to James Taylor’s “Shower the People ,” pulled up the current site of Camp Second Chance Tuesday morning.
The shower unit nicknamed, Shower the People, a reference to James Taylor’s “Shower the People ,” pulled up the current site of Camp Second Chance Tuesday morning.
Citing safety concerns, Seattle crews sweep another homeless camp
SEATTLE -- Dozens of homeless people were forced Tuesday to move from their homeless camp in the Sodo district of Seattle.City crews swept an unauthorized homeless camp at Edgar Martinez Drive and 4th Avenue South on Tuesday.Many in the camp told Q13 News they had already been swept out of other campsites only weeks before.
SEATTLE -- Dozens of homeless people were forced Tuesday to move from their homeless camp in the Sodo district of Seattle.City crews swept an unauthorized homeless camp at Edgar Martinez Drive and 4th Avenue South on Tuesday.Many in the camp told Q13 News they had already been swept out of other campsites only weeks before.
Seattle homeless camps preparing for new sweeps
The Seattle Police Department said it has approximately 8 officers working as part of a Navigation Team focused on working with other agencies to get some homeless people into housing. But SPD admits it isn’t a solution that always brings immediate results.
The Seattle Police Department said it has approximately 8 officers working as part of a Navigation Team focused on working with other agencies to get some homeless people into housing. But SPD admits it isn’t a solution that always brings immediate results.
Some balk as Seattle seeks to spend more money on homeless
SEATTLE -- Sixteen months after he declared a state of emergency on homelessness, Seattle's mayor is asking voters in this liberal, affluent city for $55 million a year in new taxes to fight the problem.But some are pushing back, saying the city already spends millions to combat homelessness, and things appear to have gotten worse, not better.In making his case, Mayor Ed Murray says the problem has grown exponentially and federal and state help is unlikely.
SEATTLE -- Sixteen months after he declared a state of emergency on homelessness, Seattle's mayor is asking voters in this liberal, affluent city for $55 million a year in new taxes to fight the problem.But some are pushing back, saying the city already spends millions to combat homelessness, and things appear to have gotten worse, not better.In making his case, Mayor Ed Murray says the problem has grown exponentially and federal and state help is unlikely.
Some question why homeless shelter is moving into Seattle Center, close to playground
SEATTLE -- An iconic place -- home to the Space Needle, the Monorail and the Children’s Museum -- is now a refuge for the homeless.“We are in crisis mode,” Seattle resident Allison Weide said.The fact that the Next 50 Pavilion building inside the Seattle Center is now a temporary shelter highlights the crisis the city is facing.“It actually does surprise me that’s where they would choose,” parent Michelle Gardner said, referring to the location of the shelter.Inside, 75 beds for men who are homeless, just steps away from a popular playground.
SEATTLE -- An iconic place -- home to the Space Needle, the Monorail and the Children’s Museum -- is now a refuge for the homeless.“We are in crisis mode,” Seattle resident Allison Weide said.The fact that the Next 50 Pavilion building inside the Seattle Center is now a temporary shelter highlights the crisis the city is facing.“It actually does surprise me that’s where they would choose,” parent Michelle Gardner said, referring to the location of the shelter.Inside, 75 beds for men who are homeless, just steps away from a popular playground.
Tacoma's homeless 'Jungle' growing under Interstate 705
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
Burien residents call on city to take action on homelessness, drug addiction
BURIEN, Wash. -- The issues of homelessness, drug addiction and safety aren’t just for big cities anymore.It’s spreading to the suburbs, too, and people in one of those communities say it’s time to deal with the problems head on.One look at downtown Burien and it’s clear the city is growing.
BURIEN, Wash. -- The issues of homelessness, drug addiction and safety aren’t just for big cities anymore.It’s spreading to the suburbs, too, and people in one of those communities say it’s time to deal with the problems head on.One look at downtown Burien and it’s clear the city is growing.
Backers collecting signatures for $275 million Seattle homeless levy
SEATTLE -- Backers of a proposed $275 million property-tax levy to fund efforts to curb homelessness in Seattle have begun collecting signatures.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the Yes on I-126 campaign began gathering signatures Friday.Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer brought the idea for the ballot initiative to Mayor Ed Murray.The campaign will use volunteers and paid staff to gather the 30,000 signatures needed to qualify for the Aug. 1 Seattle ballot.
SEATTLE -- Backers of a proposed $275 million property-tax levy to fund efforts to curb homelessness in Seattle have begun collecting signatures.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the Yes on I-126 campaign began gathering signatures Friday.Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer brought the idea for the ballot initiative to Mayor Ed Murray.The campaign will use volunteers and paid staff to gather the 30,000 signatures needed to qualify for the Aug. 1 Seattle ballot.
Businesses, homeowners ask city of Burien to tackle homeless problems
BURIEN, Wash. – The issues of homelessness and drug addiction aren’t just for the big cities.
BURIEN, Wash. – The issues of homelessness and drug addiction aren’t just for the big cities.
Another week, another Seattle homeless camp sweep
SEATTLE -- The rain pours off the Emerson Street Bridge.
SEATTLE -- The rain pours off the Emerson Street Bridge.
Homelessness in Snohomish Co.: 'You can arrest a few people but you can't arrest your way out of the problem'
SNOHOMISH COUNTY -- Homelessness continues to be a big problem all over Western Washington, but it's growing out of control in Snohomish County.And county leaders say the increase in drug activity has a lot to do with it.For Jan Lindstrom, homelessness has now become part of the norm in her neighborhood in Everett."As long as they stay on drugs, they're not going to get help, and we're going to have homelessness," Lindstrom said."It takes time," said Shari Ireton with Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. "This doesn't happen over night."
SNOHOMISH COUNTY -- Homelessness continues to be a big problem all over Western Washington, but it's growing out of control in Snohomish County.And county leaders say the increase in drug activity has a lot to do with it.For Jan Lindstrom, homelessness has now become part of the norm in her neighborhood in Everett."As long as they stay on drugs, they're not going to get help, and we're going to have homelessness," Lindstrom said."It takes time," said Shari Ireton with Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. "This doesn't happen over night."
City of Olympia: Business owner in violation after building wall to keep out homeless
OLYMPIA, Wash. – One business owner in downtown Olympia said she is fed up with vagrants sleeping, doing drugs or going to the bathroom in the alcove in front of her shop’s door.Anne Buck built a wall to keep homeless people from camping out in front of her 5th Avenue store -- but city officials now have warned her it has to go.“I feel sorry for these people but I also have to run a business and I’m going to run a business.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – One business owner in downtown Olympia said she is fed up with vagrants sleeping, doing drugs or going to the bathroom in the alcove in front of her shop’s door.Anne Buck built a wall to keep homeless people from camping out in front of her 5th Avenue store -- but city officials now have warned her it has to go.“I feel sorry for these people but I also have to run a business and I’m going to run a business.
Neighbors complain city didn’t notify, consult on location of low-barrier homeless shelter
The center is planned to be a dormitory-like homeless shelter, but some in the International District said they only found where it would be when the city announced a location in February.
The center is planned to be a dormitory-like homeless shelter, but some in the International District said they only found where it would be when the city announced a location in February.
What's next for 'The Field' homeless encampment?
City leaders call it one of the worst encampments crews have ever seen. The cleanup is still underway at “The Field” in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood—more than a day after the campers were moved out.
City leaders call it one of the worst encampments crews have ever seen. The cleanup is still underway at “The Field” in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood—more than a day after the campers were moved out.
Mayor Murray urges support for homelessness levy: I'd rather lose this election
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has revealed details of a proposed property-tax levy to raise $275 million over five years to fight homelessness.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has revealed details of a proposed property-tax levy to raise $275 million over five years to fight homelessness.
2 men charged with raping girls in Seattle homeless camps
SEATTLE (AP) — Two men have been charged with raping teenage girls at Seattle's homeless encampments.The Seattle Times reports (https://goo.gl/VvoE1U ) 27-year-old James J.A. Walker was arrested Saturday and charged Thursday with rape of a child he allegedly lured to his tent with the promise of drugs.He is in jail on $200,000 bail.Last week, prosecutors charged 47-year-old Nghia Nguyen, a homeless man known by the name "Asian Mike," with raping a 16-year-old girl from New Jersey.Charging documents say when detectives found her in Nguyen's tent near a highway overpass, she told them about the now-14-year-old from Idaho who had allegedly been raped by Walker.Detectives say they found the 14-year-old walking along Airport Way South on Jan. 26 and that she said she had been raped and sexually exploited by several men at three homeless encampments.
SEATTLE (AP) — Two men have been charged with raping teenage girls at Seattle's homeless encampments.The Seattle Times reports (https://goo.gl/VvoE1U ) 27-year-old James J.A. Walker was arrested Saturday and charged Thursday with rape of a child he allegedly lured to his tent with the promise of drugs.He is in jail on $200,000 bail.Last week, prosecutors charged 47-year-old Nghia Nguyen, a homeless man known by the name "Asian Mike," with raping a 16-year-old girl from New Jersey.Charging documents say when detectives found her in Nguyen's tent near a highway overpass, she told them about the now-14-year-old from Idaho who had allegedly been raped by Walker.Detectives say they found the 14-year-old walking along Airport Way South on Jan. 26 and that she said she had been raped and sexually exploited by several men at three homeless encampments.
‘It’s heartbreaking:’ Volunteers searching King County streets for yearly homeless count
SEATTLE -- Volunteers searched the streets of King County looking for homeless people early Friday morning.
SEATTLE -- Volunteers searched the streets of King County looking for homeless people early Friday morning.
Seattle releases plan to ‘rewrite’ homeless camp sweep policies
SEATTLE -- City leaders recently unveiled new plans for dealing with unauthorized homeless camp sweeps.Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union slapped a lawsuit against the city, claiming cleanup crews illegally seized and destroyed property during sweeps.The city released a 93-page proposal outlining plans to do a better job in notifying homeless people when the sweeps are happening.The proposal also details what the city plans to do with property left behind instead of throwing everything away.
SEATTLE -- City leaders recently unveiled new plans for dealing with unauthorized homeless camp sweeps.Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union slapped a lawsuit against the city, claiming cleanup crews illegally seized and destroyed property during sweeps.The city released a 93-page proposal outlining plans to do a better job in notifying homeless people when the sweeps are happening.The proposal also details what the city plans to do with property left behind instead of throwing everything away.
State's homeless student population grows to nearly 40,000
SEATTLE -- Nearly 40,000 Washington students were homeless last school year, a 12 percent increase from the year before.Our news partner The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that according to the state superintendent's office, the number of homeless students grew in the 2015-16 school year statewide, doubling in 21 school districts.
SEATTLE -- Nearly 40,000 Washington students were homeless last school year, a 12 percent increase from the year before.Our news partner The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that according to the state superintendent's office, the number of homeless students grew in the 2015-16 school year statewide, doubling in 21 school districts.