Snohomish County, WA conducts annual point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness

Snohomish County officials began their annual effort Tuesday to count every person experiencing homelessness across the region, a data-collection process required to secure vital state and federal funding.

Kent, WA restaurant honors grandmother's legacy with free Christmas meals

Staff, family and volunteers expected to give out 1,000 free meals in Kent on Christmas Day. The restaurant founder's great-grandchildren talk about Nana's legacy.

'Seattle News Weekly': Seattle's mayoral race candidates

In the 12th episode of the “Seattle News Weekly" podcast, Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad analyze the Seattle Mayoral race (Harrell vs. Wilson) and the King County Executive race, noting that candidates share similar platforms on key issues like homelessness and public safety.

Seattle's KCRHA announces layoffs amid budget shortfall
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The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) announced layoffs of 13 staff members, including executive and union-represented staff, due to a budget shortfall, representing a 22% staff reduction.

Seattle's KCRHA announces layoffs amid budget shortfall

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced Wednesday they will be laying off 13 staff members in the wake of an administrative budget shortfall.

Seattle shifting public safety approach, expands CARE Teams

Seattle is shifting its approach to public safety, combining pay raises for officers with added accountability measures and new ways the city responds to 911 calls.

Tacoma, WA expands camping ban after City Council vote

Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the City Council approved the proposal Tuesday night, following a long-running debate.

11 people hospitalized by stabbing attack at Oregon homeless shelter

A man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing multiple people at a homeless shelter Sunday night, injuring 12 people and sending 11 to the hospital.

Seattle hotel blames abandoned building next door for crime, fires, guest complaints
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A luxury hotel in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is suing the owners of a neighboring vacant building, claiming the deteriorating property has become a public nuisance and a danger to the community.

Tent City 4 secures new Lake City location as organizers begin move
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After initial setbacks with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, 'Tent City 4,' a sanctioned homeless encampment, is moving to the Lake City Community Center as their current lease ends.

Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding

With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.

Funding at risk for WA homelessness program
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Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.

Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services

As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.