'Arrest me': Seattle man critiques city’s homelessness response
Seattle is rushing to get 500 new shelter beds ready before the World Cup. But some say the city's “housing first" policy only enables drug use.
Seattle is rushing to get 500 new shelter beds ready before the World Cup. But some say the city's “housing first" policy only enables drug use.
Debate grows over Seattle tiny home villages
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 36 days away, Seattle neighbors and a formerly homeless resident are voicing concerns over public safety and the city's reliance on tiny home villages to solve the drug crisis.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 36 days away, Seattle neighbors and a formerly homeless resident are voicing concerns over public safety and the city's reliance on tiny home villages to solve the drug crisis.
King County Council votes to dissolve homeless authority
The King County Council is moving to dissolve the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and establish a new independent watchdog following a series of audits and reports detailing millions in unaccounted funds and internal fraud.
The King County Council is moving to dissolve the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and establish a new independent watchdog following a series of audits and reports detailing millions in unaccounted funds and internal fraud.
King County Council moves to dissolve KCRHA, add oversight watchdog
The King County Council is moving to dissolve their homelessness agency and establish a new independent watchdog, after a series of reports detailed millions in unaccounted funds and internal fraud.
The King County Council is moving to dissolve their homelessness agency and establish a new independent watchdog, after a series of reports detailed millions in unaccounted funds and internal fraud.
King County Council to discuss disbanding the KCRHA
The future of King County's Regional Homelessness Authority now in question after an audit found a $13 million shortfall.
The future of King County's Regional Homelessness Authority now in question after an audit found a $13 million shortfall.
King County, WA floats new inspector general after $800K fraud allegations
King County is considering creating an independent Inspector General’s office after the Seattle Times learned a county program manager allegedly funneled more than $800,000 to her own family members.
King County is considering creating an independent Inspector General’s office after the Seattle Times learned a county program manager allegedly funneled more than $800,000 to her own family members.
King County, WA leaders address disastrous audit of homelessness funding
King County and Seattle leaders voted Friday to establish a new finance committee to provide emergency oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority following a disastrous audit.
King County and Seattle leaders voted Friday to establish a new finance committee to provide emergency oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority following a disastrous audit.
King County homeless authority addresses $13M fraud claims
The CEO of the King County Regional Homeless Authority is addressing questions after a forensic investigation found the agency is missing $13 million in public funds.
The CEO of the King County Regional Homeless Authority is addressing questions after a forensic investigation found the agency is missing $13 million in public funds.
Will King County's homeless authority face fraud charges after losing $13 million?
Officials in Seattle and King County are sounding the alarm after the King County Regional Homeless Authority was unable to account for $13 million in public funds, prompting some to call for an end to this "failed experiment."
Officials in Seattle and King County are sounding the alarm after the King County Regional Homeless Authority was unable to account for $13 million in public funds, prompting some to call for an end to this "failed experiment."
Seattle leaders demand accountability for mismanaged homelessness funds
As local leaders councilmembers call for King County’s homelessness authority to be dissolved, questions loom about whether the mismanaged millions could turn into a criminal investigation.
As local leaders councilmembers call for King County’s homelessness authority to be dissolved, questions loom about whether the mismanaged millions could turn into a criminal investigation.
King County homelessness authority faces scrutiny after $13M audit finding
A forensic audit finding $13 million unaccounted for at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is raising questions about a possible criminal investigation.
A forensic audit finding $13 million unaccounted for at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is raising questions about a possible criminal investigation.
Seattle audit finds county homelessness agency ‘cannot account’ for $13M
The City of Seattle and King County are going after the embattled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
The City of Seattle and King County are going after the embattled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
'Seattle News Weekly': Controversial encampment sweep, traumatic crimes
FOX 13's David Rose and Franque Thompson discuss a controversial encampment sweep and two traumatic crimes on this episode of "Seattle News Weekly."
FOX 13's David Rose and Franque Thompson discuss a controversial encampment sweep and two traumatic crimes on this episode of "Seattle News Weekly."
City clears West Seattle homeless encampment
Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.
Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
100 days in, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson bets on ‘emergency housing surge’
As Mayor Katie Wilson approaches her first 100 days in office, FOX 13's Alejandra Guzman asks the mayor if she is hitting her campaign goals.
As Mayor Katie Wilson approaches her first 100 days in office, FOX 13's Alejandra Guzman asks the mayor if she is hitting her campaign goals.
Seattle committee backs bills to boost shelter units ahead of World Cup
Seattle finance committee backs two bills to help Mayor Wilson reach 500 shelter units before the 2026 World Cup.
Seattle finance committee backs two bills to help Mayor Wilson reach 500 shelter units before the 2026 World Cup.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's encampment ordinance to be reviewed by SCC
Mayor Katie Wilson made it a goal of her administration to have 500 new shelter units by June 1 before the FIFA World Cup begins in Seattle.
Mayor Katie Wilson made it a goal of her administration to have 500 new shelter units by June 1 before the FIFA World Cup begins in Seattle.
Violent attack at West Seattle encampment raises safety concerns
Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area.
Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area.