Seattle assesses homeless population ahead of proposed levy

SEATTLE -- A survey of homeless people in Seattle has found that many were living in the city when they lost permanent shelter.The Seattle Times reports that detail was among the findings of a survey of the city's homeless population.

Hawaii bill would classify homelessness as medical condition

A Hawaii lawmaker wants to classify homelessness as a medical condition and let homeless people use Medicaid money to pay for housing.

Tacoma considers opening youth homeless shelter; businesses concerned about location

TACOMA -- Despite concerns from nearby businesses, the city council is now considering a plan to open a young adult drop-in and overnight homeless shelter in South Tacoma.

Local woman helps raise supplies to get homeless kids, families out of the cold

SEATTLE -- Thanks to one local woman, homeless families with young kids don't have to face the cold.She's sharing her story, hoping to raise supplies for the kids and, most importantly, raise awareness.Amber Chadwick said her little girl is warm and safe at night, thanks to one woman on a mission.

Remains found in wooded area near Snoqualmie identified as local homeless man

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- Remains found last month in a wooded area have been identified as that of a 62-year-old man who had been a "transient in the Snoqualmie Valley for some time," the city of Snoqualmie said Monday.The remains found on Dec. 2 in a wooded area north of State Route 202 and the Snoqualmie Parkway were that of Tiffany Galsworthy, a male, the city said in a news release.

Frank Clark overcame child homelessness to shine on field - and at home

SEATTLE - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark is having a breakout second season, ranking among the league leaders in sacks.His road to the NFL, started on the streets of Los Angeles, where as a child, he and his family were often homeless.Matt Lorch has more on the move that may have saved Clark’s life, and how he’s become the father he always wanted.Seattle closes out its season Sunday when it visits the San Francisco 49ers at 1:25 p.m. on the home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX.

Meet the homeless families benefiting from Starbucks' multi-million dollar donation

Starbucks wants to be a part of the solution. The Seattle-based coffee giant is joining the “No Child Sleeps Outside” campaign by raising more than $3 million while matching customer contributions.

Cold weather shelters open across the region

Cold weather shelters will open Sunday evening in anticipation of cold and snowy weather that's expected to hit the Puget Sound area.

Seattle to stop using convicts to clear homeless camps

City officials in Seattle say they will no longer use state corrections crews for homeless encampment cleanups after the city's Human Rights Commission raised concerns over the use of prison labor.

13-year-old injured after biting into razor hidden in Halloween candy bar, mom says

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indiana sheriff's department is encouraging parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after a mother reported that her 13-year-old daughter found a metal razor in one of her candy bars.The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says the teen discovered the blade when she bit into a 3 Musketeers Minis that she received while trick-or-treating in the Orchard Park neighborhood."She was seen by medical personnel and is being treated for any possible injuries she might have sustained as a result of the metal inside the candy," according to the sheriff's office.The girl suffered a laceration to the inside of her mouth in the incident, according to WTHR.The girl’s parents contacted the sheriff’s office and turned over the metal piece to detectives, who are investigating the incident.The sheriff’s office says this appears to be an isolated incident and no other reports have been made, but they encourage parents in all areas to make sure to examine all treats before allowing children to eat them.

Jimmy Kimmel makes kids cry again with 6th annual Halloween candy prank

It's the Halloween prank that never gets old.For the sixth year in a row, " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to pretend they ate all their kids' Halloween candy – and parents delivered.The “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy” challenge is back and possibly better than the years before.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOwEwJD_p2wThe Kimmel Show says they received more submissions than ever this year.Similar to years before, the video is filled with many tears, screams and tantrums.Unlike past years, however, Kimmel had a surprise for 2016 – he tried to pull the same prank on his 2-year-old daughter.It was her first trick-or-treating experience, but Jane seemed mostly unfazed – a far cry from the reactions other parents recorded.

88-year-old skeleton, skull stolen from cemetery on Halloween night

OZONE PARK, Queens — The hunt is on for whoever stole the remains of two people who died nearly 90 years ago from a Queens cemetery Halloween night, police said Wednesday.

Marysville boy finds small, sharp nail in his Halloween candy bar

MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A 12-year-old boy found a nail in his Halloween candy bar, police said Tuesday.The boy, Michael Joel, said he noticed a hole in the wrapper before he opened it.

Halloween hayride crash kills 3 in Mississippi

CHUNKY, Miss. -- A Halloween hayride crash in Mississippi killed three people and hurt several others.Highway patrol said a vehicle in Newton County rear-ended a flatbed trailer, which was carrying a group of people on the hayride.According to CNN affiliate WTOK, two children and an adult were killed, and several others injured.

Russell Wilson and Ciara's political Halloween costumes

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife and singer Ciara dressed up as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for Halloween, ahead of the election.The couple showing off their humorous side on social media.

Dad passes out candy on flight so 3-year-old missing Halloween can trick-or-treat

BOSTON – A father is being called the "dad of the year" for what he did on a cross-country flight Monday.He felt bad that his young daughter had to be on a plane during Halloween night, so he found a way to make it super special for the little girl, who was dressed as a doughnut.According to fellow passenger Stephanie Kahan, the father passed out candy to all the passengers on a flight from Boston's Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport Monday evening.He included a note to explain the gesture:

Celebrities who absolutely nailed their Halloween 2016 costumes

These stars really rocked Halloween!Some were wicked, some were wild, some were sexy and some were just plain silly.