Ruling helps protect homeless people from having cars towed
Washington’s Supreme Court issued a key decision Thursday that helps protect people living in their vehicles from having them towed, in a case that drew widespread attention amid Seattle’s housing crisis.
Washington’s Supreme Court issued a key decision Thursday that helps protect people living in their vehicles from having them towed, in a case that drew widespread attention amid Seattle’s housing crisis.
Seattle park encampment gone after dozens get housing
A large homeless encampment at Seattle’s City Hall Park that has put city leaders under significant political pressure recently was almost entirely gone Thursday.
A large homeless encampment at Seattle’s City Hall Park that has put city leaders under significant political pressure recently was almost entirely gone Thursday.
Homeless camp clean up at City Hall Park
After several incidents of violence in the City Hall area, JustCare, is the non-profit handling the cleanup and transition.
After several incidents of violence in the City Hall area, JustCare, is the non-profit handling the cleanup and transition.
Crews begin cleaning up Seattle City Hall Park homeless encampment
Crews are working to clear out a homeless encampment at Seattle's City Hall Park following a string of violent incidents and attacks outside the building that have been linked to the camp.
Crews are working to clear out a homeless encampment at Seattle's City Hall Park following a string of violent incidents and attacks outside the building that have been linked to the camp.
Lawsuit targets Seattle homelessness measure
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is trying to keep a proposed Seattle charter amendment that would change how the city handles homelessness off the November ballot.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is trying to keep a proposed Seattle charter amendment that would change how the city handles homelessness off the November ballot.
Seattle homelessness initiative qualifies for ballot
A campaign to alter Seattle’s city charter and force it to handle homelessness differently, known as Compassion Seattle, has officially qualified to appear on the November ballot.
A campaign to alter Seattle’s city charter and force it to handle homelessness differently, known as Compassion Seattle, has officially qualified to appear on the November ballot.
Many hopeful as King County purchases Renton hotel to house those experiencing homelessness
People in Renton are hoping a new homeless shelter announced Tuesday will help return safety to their streets.
People in Renton are hoping a new homeless shelter announced Tuesday will help return safety to their streets.
South Sound police department program assisting the homeless set to expand in Olympia
The Crisis Response Unit within the Olympia Police Department launched only a few years ago after voters approved funding. It aims to help people suffering from mental health, addiction or housing crises find a pathway off the streets.
The Crisis Response Unit within the Olympia Police Department launched only a few years ago after voters approved funding. It aims to help people suffering from mental health, addiction or housing crises find a pathway off the streets.
Auburn City Council makes it a criminal penalty to camp on public property
The city of Auburn has passed new legislation, making it a criminal penalty to camp on public property within the city.
The city of Auburn has passed new legislation, making it a criminal penalty to camp on public property within the city.
Man arrested in Seattle for setting up camp in stranger's basement
A man experiencing homelessness was arrested this week for reportedly setting up camp in a stranger's basement and eating the food in her downstairs refrigerator.
A man experiencing homelessness was arrested this week for reportedly setting up camp in a stranger's basement and eating the food in her downstairs refrigerator.
New Tacoma program will pay people experiencing homelessness to clean up trash
A new program starting in Tacoma looks to not only clean up the streets, but to help people who are most in need get back onto their feet.
A new program starting in Tacoma looks to not only clean up the streets, but to help people who are most in need get back onto their feet.
Local little league says children are threatened at Seattle parks
A local little league said it's not safe anymore to have their kids on a Seattle playfield.
A local little league said it's not safe anymore to have their kids on a Seattle playfield.
Downtown Seattle hotel reopens as temporary homeless shelter
The City of Seattle is opening two downtown Seattle hotels as temporary shelters with over 200 units available for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The City of Seattle is opening two downtown Seattle hotels as temporary shelters with over 200 units available for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
Washington state experienced one of the largest estimated increases in homelessness between 2019 and 2020 relative to other states in the U.S., according to recently released data from an annual report to Congress.
Washington state experienced one of the largest estimated increases in homelessness between 2019 and 2020 relative to other states in the U.S., according to recently released data from an annual report to Congress.
Seattle region hires first head of homelessness authority
Elected leaders and people who’ve been homeless from Seattle and its suburbs voted Thursday to choose the region’s first leader of the region’s homelessness response.
Elected leaders and people who’ve been homeless from Seattle and its suburbs voted Thursday to choose the region’s first leader of the region’s homelessness response.
Homeless encampments cleared from Bellingham parks twice in 3 days
Bellingham city leaders are struggling to find a solution for the campers moving from park to park: they have offered shelter, but ultimately they "can't tell people where to go."
Bellingham city leaders are struggling to find a solution for the campers moving from park to park: they have offered shelter, but ultimately they "can't tell people where to go."
Everett City Council adopts controversial 'no sit, no lie' ordinance targeting homeless
The proposal targets the homeless population who gather under and around the I-5 overpass on Smith Avenue, prompting complaints from area business owners about trash and crime.
The proposal targets the homeless population who gather under and around the I-5 overpass on Smith Avenue, prompting complaints from area business owners about trash and crime.
Washington state justices weigh towing of vehicles of homeless
Lawyers for a man forced to sleep outside after Seattle police had the truck he was living in towed asked the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday to declare such impoundments unlawful.
Lawyers for a man forced to sleep outside after Seattle police had the truck he was living in towed asked the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday to declare such impoundments unlawful.
Crews clear another major Bellingham homeless encampment, but residents fear they'll move to another park
Crews cleared a large homeless encampment from a Bellingham public space for the second time in less than two months, but tents are already popping up at another park.
Crews cleared a large homeless encampment from a Bellingham public space for the second time in less than two months, but tents are already popping up at another park.
Bellingham mother demands action on safety around homeless camps after man gropes her 11-year-old daughter
A Bellingham mother is demanding action regarding safety around homeless encampments in her neighborhood after a man groped her 11-year-old daughter while she waited for a ride home from gymnastics practice.
A Bellingham mother is demanding action regarding safety around homeless encampments in her neighborhood after a man groped her 11-year-old daughter while she waited for a ride home from gymnastics practice.