Some Seattle business owners are at their breaking point over crime
"I can’t run a business with a bunch of tents in front of your store; it's impossible."
"I can’t run a business with a bunch of tents in front of your store; it's impossible."
Mercer Island City Council approves public camping ban aimed at homeless
Supporters of the measure said they've seen an increase in shoplifting and that non-enforcement invites more homeless to the island. Opponents argue there's not enough shelter space to make the law enforceable.
Supporters of the measure said they've seen an increase in shoplifting and that non-enforcement invites more homeless to the island. Opponents argue there's not enough shelter space to make the law enforceable.
At least one person injured in explosion at Bellingham homeless camp
One person was sent to the hospital with minor burns following an explosion at a Bellingham homeless camp.
One person was sent to the hospital with minor burns following an explosion at a Bellingham homeless camp.
Warming shelters now open in King County ahead of winter weather
King County and Seattle have opened severe weather shelters to keep the homeless warm ahead of expected winter weather this week.
King County and Seattle have opened severe weather shelters to keep the homeless warm ahead of expected winter weather this week.
Employees, guests forced to take shelter after group tries to take over Olympia hotel
Employees and guests at an Olympia hotel had to take shelter for several hours Sunday after a homeless activist group tried to take over and give beds to people experiencing homelessness.
Employees and guests at an Olympia hotel had to take shelter for several hours Sunday after a homeless activist group tried to take over and give beds to people experiencing homelessness.
'Probably wouldn't have survived': Man thanks Tacoma shelter for help in the winter months
The city of Tacoma will open a temporary warming shelter in the northeast neighborhood by the end of the month, a topic that has caused controversy in the community.
The city of Tacoma will open a temporary warming shelter in the northeast neighborhood by the end of the month, a topic that has caused controversy in the community.
Person who died at Renton homeless hotel was COVID-19 positive
One person has died in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak at a hotel in Renton where more than 200 homeless are sheltered, according to King County officials.
One person has died in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak at a hotel in Renton where more than 200 homeless are sheltered, according to King County officials.
COVID-19 spike reported at Renton homeless hotel
Since mid-December, 30 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a hotel housing more than 200 homeless people in Renton.
Since mid-December, 30 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a hotel housing more than 200 homeless people in Renton.
Housing group occupies Fife motel
More than 40 homeless people are staying at the Travelodge in Fife as advocates call on Pierce County to pick up the cost of housing them there during the cold winter months.
More than 40 homeless people are staying at the Travelodge in Fife as advocates call on Pierce County to pick up the cost of housing them there during the cold winter months.
US judge won't block Seattle from clearing homeless camp in Cal Anderson Park
A federal judge Thursday declined to block Seattle officials from removing a homeless encampment from Cal Anderson Park.
A federal judge Thursday declined to block Seattle officials from removing a homeless encampment from Cal Anderson Park.
Everett-based company builds 'Pallet' shelters to help address homeless crisis nationwide
There is a lot that can be done within 64 square feet. For someone experiencing homeless, their key to self-sufficiency could begin within that space.
There is a lot that can be done within 64 square feet. For someone experiencing homeless, their key to self-sufficiency could begin within that space.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
Shipping containers in South Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
AG's letter halts order for people living in cars to move
A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.
A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.