Report: More than half of homeless people offered shelter by city of Seattle say 'no'
More than half of people removed from encampments by the city of Seattle rejected the offer of shelter in 2021, according to a report from PubliCola.
More than half of people removed from encampments by the city of Seattle rejected the offer of shelter in 2021, according to a report from PubliCola.
WA Legislature approves funding for cities to clean up encampments along highways
The Washington Legislature approved hundreds of millions of dollars in spending to help the state's homeless population, but Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan to set up a new agency to handle the encampments along state highways has failed.
The Washington Legislature approved hundreds of millions of dollars in spending to help the state's homeless population, but Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan to set up a new agency to handle the encampments along state highways has failed.
Liberal US cities change course, now clearing homeless camps
Makeshift shelters abut busy roadways, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars, and sleeping bags are tucked in storefront doorways. The reality of the homelessness crisis in Oregon’s largest city can’t be denied.
Makeshift shelters abut busy roadways, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars, and sleeping bags are tucked in storefront doorways. The reality of the homelessness crisis in Oregon’s largest city can’t be denied.
Seattle’s longest running ‘sanctioned’ homeless camp must move but has no place to go
The move comes at a time when Mayor Bruce Harrell is changing how the city handles the homelessness crisis and the call to expand the number of sanctioned encampments by at least one city council member.
The move comes at a time when Mayor Bruce Harrell is changing how the city handles the homelessness crisis and the call to expand the number of sanctioned encampments by at least one city council member.
King County purchases Kirkland hotel for homeless people
King County has officially purchased its 10th property to house those experiencing homeless.
King County has officially purchased its 10th property to house those experiencing homeless.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Officials worry over rising homeless encampment fires in Seattle
Officials say fires are breaking out in homeless encampments around Seattle, and they are becoming more numerous.
Officials say fires are breaking out in homeless encampments around Seattle, and they are becoming more numerous.
Seattle Councilmember suggests establishing 10 'sanctioned' homeless encampments to house 600 people
A Seattle City Councilmember has floated the idea of establishing sanctioned homeless encampments in downtown, according to a letter he sent to the mayor's office obtained by FOX 13.
A Seattle City Councilmember has floated the idea of establishing sanctioned homeless encampments in downtown, according to a letter he sent to the mayor's office obtained by FOX 13.
Snohomish County’s annual homeless count gets underway
Snohomish County officials are conducting their annual Point-in-Time homeless count on Tuesday.
Snohomish County officials are conducting their annual Point-in-Time homeless count on Tuesday.
Washington-based companies give $10 million to fight homelessness in downtown Seattle
The money will help set up and fund a team from the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority, designed to triage and alleviate homeless camping in downtown and the city’s International District.
The money will help set up and fund a team from the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority, designed to triage and alleviate homeless camping in downtown and the city’s International District.
'It is stunning hypocrisy'; Sawant blasts Mayor Harrell's move to end eviction moratorium
“It is stunning hypocrisy that as they prepare to unleash a wave of evictions, City Councilmembers and the Mayor are themselves still able to work remotely, from the safety and comfort of their homes, while making six-figure salaries,” wrote Sawant.
“It is stunning hypocrisy that as they prepare to unleash a wave of evictions, City Councilmembers and the Mayor are themselves still able to work remotely, from the safety and comfort of their homes, while making six-figure salaries,” wrote Sawant.
Gov. proposes division to handle homeless encampments along state highways
The Washington State Senate, as requested by Gov. Jay Inslee, proposed a bill on Feb. 2 that would create a subdivision of the Department of Social and Health Services that would focus on ‘intergovernmental coordination to address the cleaning of homeless encampments.
The Washington State Senate, as requested by Gov. Jay Inslee, proposed a bill on Feb. 2 that would create a subdivision of the Department of Social and Health Services that would focus on ‘intergovernmental coordination to address the cleaning of homeless encampments.
King County to possibly buy Kirkland hotel for homeless people
King County may purchase another hotel to house those experiencing homelessness.
King County may purchase another hotel to house those experiencing homelessness.
City of Tacoma removing large homeless encampment this week
A well-known homeless encampment in Tacoma will be cleared out this week.
A well-known homeless encampment in Tacoma will be cleared out this week.
King Co. announces $23.4M in funds for affordable housing projects
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $23.4 million in funding for affordable housing projects. He says they will create 409 units for homeless families, low-income youth and domestic violence survivors.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $23.4 million in funding for affordable housing projects. He says they will create 409 units for homeless families, low-income youth and domestic violence survivors.
Crews clear out Green Lake homeless encampment
The city of Seattle removed a long-standing homeless encampment along Green Lake.
The city of Seattle removed a long-standing homeless encampment along Green Lake.
Gov. Inslee unveils plan to address homelessness in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday proposed a host of efforts to address homelessness in the state, including efforts to help people stay in their homes, increasing emergency shelters and permanent supportive housing and expanding services for those struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday proposed a host of efforts to address homelessness in the state, including efforts to help people stay in their homes, increasing emergency shelters and permanent supportive housing and expanding services for those struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
City Hall Park to be come under King County ownership in exchange for county lands
The King County Council approved a land swap ordinance Tuesday that would give them City Hall Park in exchange for 13 county-owned properties, which would then be given to the city.
The King County Council approved a land swap ordinance Tuesday that would give them City Hall Park in exchange for 13 county-owned properties, which would then be given to the city.
City of Olympia to clear out Deschutes Parkway homeless camp
The city of Olympia will remove and clear a homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway on Dec. 8.
The city of Olympia will remove and clear a homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway on Dec. 8.
King County rejects bill aiming to create standards for removing homeless encampments
Legislation for removing homeless encampments across King County was shot down by the county's Local Services Committee.
Legislation for removing homeless encampments across King County was shot down by the county's Local Services Committee.