Seattle mayor unveils plan for 1,000 shelter spaces as critics question approach
Wilson's proposal would fast-track shelter development and expand some sites, but some business owners worry about safety and lack of input.
Wilson's proposal would fast-track shelter development and expand some sites, but some business owners worry about safety and lack of input.
$3.3M RV safe lot, tiny home village moving forward in West Seattle
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
Westside Neighbors Shelter helping people who 'weren't expecting' extreme cold
On Thursday, the bitterly cold temperatures hit West Seattle and the Westside Neighbors Shelter opened its doors once again to around 48 people overnight.
On Thursday, the bitterly cold temperatures hit West Seattle and the Westside Neighbors Shelter opened its doors once again to around 48 people overnight.
Bellingham, WA cold weather shelters open due to dangerously cold temps
Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.
Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.
Burien, WA cold weather shelter expected to hit capacity as temperatures fall
With a wintry mix of precipitation falling in parts of the Seattle metro area Tuesday, many of those experiencing homelessness were trying to figure out where they could go to stay warm overnight.
With a wintry mix of precipitation falling in parts of the Seattle metro area Tuesday, many of those experiencing homelessness were trying to figure out where they could go to stay warm overnight.
Seattle homeless encampment sweep brings hope, but worries remain
Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and vandalism.
Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and vandalism.
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.
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.
Snohomish County to account for every person experiencing homelessness
Snohomish County is working to understand the scope of homelessness across their area.
Snohomish County is working to understand the scope of homelessness across their area.
King County, WA counts homeless population amid freezing overnight temperatures
King County has begun its federally required point-in-time count, coming as overnight temperatures have remained near freezing in King County.
King County has begun its federally required point-in-time count, coming as overnight temperatures have remained near freezing in King County.
Mayor Wilson extends deadline on Ballard encampment
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson extended the deadline for people living in a Ballard encampment.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson extended the deadline for people living in a Ballard encampment.
Seattle’s ‘Hawk Alley’ cleared of RVs, tents ahead of Seahawks playoff game
Just days before a major Seahawks playoff game, the City of Seattle has cleared homeless encampments from SODO's notorious "Hawk Alley."
Just days before a major Seahawks playoff game, the City of Seattle has cleared homeless encampments from SODO's notorious "Hawk Alley."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the City Council approved the proposal Tuesday night, following a long-running debate.
Two men dead after shooting at Seattle park, neighbors say concerns went unanswered
Neighbors said problems began in June, when the encampment appeared and started to grow. Now, it's being cleared following a fatal double shooting.
Neighbors said problems began in June, when the encampment appeared and started to grow. Now, it's being cleared following a fatal double shooting.
WA deputies arrest 4 teens accused of throwing rocks at homeless people
Pierce County deputies arrested three teenagers accused of throwing rocks at homeless people early Wednesday morning.
Pierce County deputies arrested three teenagers accused of throwing rocks at homeless people early Wednesday morning.
Seattle police investigate shooting that injured a homeless woman in Belltown
Police are investigating after a homeless woman was shot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood Tuesday night.
Police are investigating after a homeless woman was shot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood Tuesday night.