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.
Seattle cleaning up homeless camps along I-90
SEATTLE -- Outreach teams will start helping homeless people move out of several encampments scheduled to be shut down due to recent crime and other safety hazards.Starting Monday, Seattle Police and outreach specialists will search the area underneath I-90 along South Dearborn Street and Rainier Avenue.
SEATTLE -- Outreach teams will start helping homeless people move out of several encampments scheduled to be shut down due to recent crime and other safety hazards.Starting Monday, Seattle Police and outreach specialists will search the area underneath I-90 along South Dearborn Street and Rainier Avenue.
A homeless tent? No, Seattle police seize cache of weapons at suspected drug-selling site
SEATTLE -- Police seized a cache of guns, knives and swords from what appeared to be a homeless tent near Interstate 5, police said Thursday.In a statement, police said they had received information that several dealers were selling methamphetamine and heroin out of a tent 50 yards from Dearborn Avenue underneath I-5."The large tent, covered by a canopy of tarps, was reportedly set up with a reception area for buyers to put in their orders and had its own security guards.
SEATTLE -- Police seized a cache of guns, knives and swords from what appeared to be a homeless tent near Interstate 5, police said Thursday.In a statement, police said they had received information that several dealers were selling methamphetamine and heroin out of a tent 50 yards from Dearborn Avenue underneath I-5."The large tent, covered by a canopy of tarps, was reportedly set up with a reception area for buyers to put in their orders and had its own security guards.
Tacoma business to partner with homeless shelter to provide youth job training
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
Seattle's ‘low-barrier’ homeless shelter plan on hold
SEATTLE – The proposed homeless shelter called the Navigation Center in Seattle’s International District is now on hold.The pause happened after public backlash when opponents said the city did not do enough to bring community leaders into the discussion about the facility.Friends of Little Saigon board chair Quynh Pham said her group was blindsided when the city announced the shelter would be in in her neighborhood at 12th Avenue South and South Weller Street.“It was pretty much like, 'This is going to happen and you guys are going to have to deal with it.' And we were like, OK?” said Pham.
SEATTLE – The proposed homeless shelter called the Navigation Center in Seattle’s International District is now on hold.The pause happened after public backlash when opponents said the city did not do enough to bring community leaders into the discussion about the facility.Friends of Little Saigon board chair Quynh Pham said her group was blindsided when the city announced the shelter would be in in her neighborhood at 12th Avenue South and South Weller Street.“It was pretty much like, 'This is going to happen and you guys are going to have to deal with it.' And we were like, OK?” said Pham.
Paul Allen to donate $30M to permanent housing for homeless in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen will donate $30 million toward the development of a new housing facility for people who are homeless in Seattle.The gift will help cover design and construction costs for Mercy Housing Northwest, a local nonprofit that will operate the facility.The Seattle Times reports Mayor Ed Murray said Wednesday the city will put $5 million toward the project.
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen will donate $30 million toward the development of a new housing facility for people who are homeless in Seattle.The gift will help cover design and construction costs for Mercy Housing Northwest, a local nonprofit that will operate the facility.The Seattle Times reports Mayor Ed Murray said Wednesday the city will put $5 million toward the project.
Nearly 200 people evicted from Tacoma homeless camp; area shelters already past capacity
TACOMA, Wash. – It’s been dubbed Tacoma’s 'Jungle', named after Seattle's infamous camp, and on Tuesday morning crews began sweeping the sprawling homeless encampment underneath Interstate 705.But shelter beds aren’t easy to come by in Pierce County and many of the evicted worry there isn’t room for them.The sweep came after area businesses complained to the city about trash and needles.
TACOMA, Wash. – It’s been dubbed Tacoma’s 'Jungle', named after Seattle's infamous camp, and on Tuesday morning crews began sweeping the sprawling homeless encampment underneath Interstate 705.But shelter beds aren’t easy to come by in Pierce County and many of the evicted worry there isn’t room for them.The sweep came after area businesses complained to the city about trash and needles.
Crews begin sweep of Tacoma’s ‘Jungle’ homeless camp under I-705
Police, outreach organizations, and clean-up arrived at the unauthorized Tacoma homeless camp early Tuesday morning.
Police, outreach organizations, and clean-up arrived at the unauthorized Tacoma homeless camp early Tuesday morning.
Homeless people living underneath I-705 in Tacoma forced to leave
TACOMA -- A growing homeless camp underneath an overpass into downtown Tacoma will be shut down Tuesday morning.
TACOMA -- A growing homeless camp underneath an overpass into downtown Tacoma will be shut down Tuesday morning.
Homeless man sues Seattle over impound of truck
SEATTLE — A homeless man has filed a lawsuit against Seattle accusing police officers of violating his rights for impounding the vehicle he was living in.The Seattle Times reports that police towed 57-year-old Steven Long's pickup in October.
SEATTLE — A homeless man has filed a lawsuit against Seattle accusing police officers of violating his rights for impounding the vehicle he was living in.The Seattle Times reports that police towed 57-year-old Steven Long's pickup in October.