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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State's largest steel plant in West Seattle says break-ins, thefts and harassment are constant
The management team at Nucor Steel Seattle says they are beyond frustrated and concerned about the safety of their staff. Some people living in an RV homeless encampment bordering their property have been terrorizing their staff and stealing from the mill.
The management team at Nucor Steel Seattle says they are beyond frustrated and concerned about the safety of their staff. Some people living in an RV homeless encampment bordering their property have been terrorizing their staff and stealing from the mill.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan presents her final budget proposal to city council
Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan presented her final 2022 budget proposal to the city council on Monday evening.
Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan presented her final 2022 budget proposal to the city council on Monday evening.
Seattle, state to buy 3 new buildings for homeless people
Three new buildings in Seattle with 165 studio apartments that were supposed to be rented at market rates will instead house people leaving homelessness and people at risk of becoming homeless.
Three new buildings in Seattle with 165 studio apartments that were supposed to be rented at market rates will instead house people leaving homelessness and people at risk of becoming homeless.
Thousands of kids unable to run at popular Seattle park due to unsafe conditions
Homeless encampments in Seattle city parks are nothing new, but now, many parents say they can no longer sit back and look away.
Homeless encampments in Seattle city parks are nothing new, but now, many parents say they can no longer sit back and look away.
Appeals court rejects appeal of Seattle homelessness measure
A charter amendment that would change Seattle’s approach to homelessness will not appear on the November ballot, after an appeals court rejected an emergency motion from the measure’s backers.
A charter amendment that would change Seattle’s approach to homelessness will not appear on the November ballot, after an appeals court rejected an emergency motion from the measure’s backers.
Backers of Seattle homelessness plan appeal ballot rejection
Backers of a measure that would change Seattle’s approach to homelessness are appealing a judge’s decision that blocked it from the November ballot.
Backers of a measure that would change Seattle’s approach to homelessness are appealing a judge’s decision that blocked it from the November ballot.
Judge strikes Seattle homelessness measure from ballot
If passed, the so-called "Compassion Seattle" proposal would have directed the city to provide 2,000 units of emergency or permanent housing within a year and required the city to ensure parks, playgrounds and sidewalks remained clear of encampments.
If passed, the so-called "Compassion Seattle" proposal would have directed the city to provide 2,000 units of emergency or permanent housing within a year and required the city to ensure parks, playgrounds and sidewalks remained clear of encampments.
State Supreme Curt rules vehicles can be a 'homestead'
Under the Homestead Act, an individual's vehicle can be considered their home. Vehicles may still be ticketed but these tickets cannot be excessive nor can the vehicle be auctioned off.
Under the Homestead Act, an individual's vehicle can be considered their home. Vehicles may still be ticketed but these tickets cannot be excessive nor can the vehicle be auctioned off.