City begins sweep of the homeless from another encampment in Seattle

City begins sweep of the homeless from another encampment in Seattle

SEATTLE -- The loud traffic under the West Seattle Bridge drowned out the noise of desperation.On Tuesday, the city of Seattle started sweeping the area along South Spokane Street and Marginal Way, telling more than 40 homeless people they can no longer camp out there.The sweep follows a recent RV fire under the bridge.

SEATTLE -- The loud traffic under the West Seattle Bridge drowned out the noise of desperation.On Tuesday, the city of Seattle started sweeping the area along South Spokane Street and Marginal Way, telling more than 40 homeless people they can no longer camp out there.The sweep follows a recent RV fire under the bridge.

RV fire under West Seattle Bridge raises safety concerns in wake of Atlanta freeway collapse

RV fire under West Seattle Bridge raises safety concerns in wake of Atlanta freeway collapse

WEST SEATTLE -- Nobody was hurt after a fire at a homeless RV camp underneath the West Seattle Bridge, but it has raised concerns in the wake of the recent I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta.A witness showed Q13 News video of the fire which showed flames high enough to reach the bridge for about 20 minutes.

WEST SEATTLE -- Nobody was hurt after a fire at a homeless RV camp underneath the West Seattle Bridge, but it has raised concerns in the wake of the recent I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta.A witness showed Q13 News video of the fire which showed flames high enough to reach the bridge for about 20 minutes.

CAPTURED: Detectives arrest two in murder of homeless man in Seattle

CAPTURED: Detectives arrest two in murder of homeless man in Seattle

SEATTLE -- April 3, 2017 Seattle Police Homicide detectives with the assistance of the gang unit arrested two suspects in the ongoing investigation into Patrice Pitts' murder on January 29th.Detectives served search warrants in the 2600 block of East Pike St and a residence in Des Moines where they took two people into custody and impounded two vehicles.Homicide detectives interviewed both men who have been booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder.

SEATTLE -- April 3, 2017 Seattle Police Homicide detectives with the assistance of the gang unit arrested two suspects in the ongoing investigation into Patrice Pitts' murder on January 29th.Detectives served search warrants in the 2600 block of East Pike St and a residence in Des Moines where they took two people into custody and impounded two vehicles.Homicide detectives interviewed both men who have been booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder.

Leaders propose county-wide sales tax measure to fight homelessness

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

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

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

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

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

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'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 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

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.

Homelessness in Snohomish Co.: 'You can arrest a few people but you can't arrest your way out of the problem'

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

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

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?

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.