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.
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.
Snohomish County’s annual homeless count gets underway
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.
'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.
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.
King County to possibly buy Kirkland hotel for homeless people
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.
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.
Crews clear out Green Lake homeless encampment
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans 'feel productive again' thanks to program in Orting towards recovery from homelessness
Veterans recovering from homelessness are finding their new start in Pierce County. Progress is being made at Orting Veterans Village, located on five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home. The tiny home village opened in May 2021, and military members said the new program is changing their lives.
Repurposed North Seattle hotel opens for residents exiting homelessness
The first 15 residents are moving into Mary Pilgrim Inn, a former Seattle hotel repurposed into housing for people exiting homelessness.
HOMES Act takes aim at helping veterans experiencing homelessness
New legislation introduced by Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland aims to provide more resources for veterans facing homelessness.
Seattle to resume 72-hour parking rule October 15
The City of Seattle is resuming its 72-hour parking rule on October 15, citing a rise in vehicles being left abandoned across the city.
Seattle's uptick in 'visible homelessness' fueled by COVID pandemic, report finds
A report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis points to a lack of shelter space, budget and quick action as the culprits for the Seattle’s worsening homelessness crisis.