Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for homeless services
The state Department of Commerce, which provides homeless response funding to local governments, has not seen dramatic reductions in budget proposals but is not immune to the budget shortfall.
The state Department of Commerce, which provides homeless response funding to local governments, has not seen dramatic reductions in budget proposals but is not immune to the budget shortfall.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell talks city changes, public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's annual State of the City addressed touched on issues of crime, drugs, homelessness and concerns of the Trump presidency.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's annual State of the City addressed touched on issues of crime, drugs, homelessness and concerns of the Trump presidency.
Seattle shelter struggles with record demand in freezing weather
As winter temperatures drop, Washington is facing an overwhelming surge in demand for shelter.
As winter temperatures drop, Washington is facing an overwhelming surge in demand for shelter.
Burien expands camping ban to prohibit storing items on public property
The city of Burien passed an expansion on its camping ban in a 5–2 vote.
The city of Burien passed an expansion on its camping ban in a 5–2 vote.
Pierce County, WA selected for 100-Day Challenge to combat youth homelessness
Pierce County will soon participate in a national initiative to address the homelessness crisis among youth and young adults.
Pierce County will soon participate in a national initiative to address the homelessness crisis among youth and young adults.
Seattle CEO's unique way to raise awareness about homelessness crisis
As nightly temperatures in western Washington dip below freezing this week, the CEO of Bread of Life is embarking on a unique, livestreamed awareness campaign.
As nightly temperatures in western Washington dip below freezing this week, the CEO of Bread of Life is embarking on a unique, livestreamed awareness campaign.
WA homeless services hub faces eviction over downtown zoning ordinance
Everett city officials say the Hope 'N Wellness Center is violating a 2018 ordinance aimed at revitalizing downtown Everett, leaving the center with just weeks before it could be forced to shut its doors.
Everett city officials say the Hope 'N Wellness Center is violating a 2018 ordinance aimed at revitalizing downtown Everett, leaving the center with just weeks before it could be forced to shut its doors.
Burien City Council passes temporary ordinance for religious groups to set up homeless encampments
Burien City Council passed an interim zoning ordinance outlining guidance and restrictions for religious organizations hosting homeless encampments on property they own or control in the city.
Burien City Council passed an interim zoning ordinance outlining guidance and restrictions for religious organizations hosting homeless encampments on property they own or control in the city.
King County activates severe weather response protocols
King County has activated its Tier 2 severe weather response protocols. According to a release, the protocols take into consideration apparent temperature conditions, also known as the Heat Index, along with low temperatures, which together can predict increased life-threatening conditions.
King County has activated its Tier 2 severe weather response protocols. According to a release, the protocols take into consideration apparent temperature conditions, also known as the Heat Index, along with low temperatures, which together can predict increased life-threatening conditions.
Man arrested after shooting at South Seattle tiny home village, no injuries
A man was arrested after a shooting and armed standoff at a South Seattle tiny home village Thursday afternoon.
A man was arrested after a shooting and armed standoff at a South Seattle tiny home village Thursday afternoon.
WA man accused of shooting at homeless people with shotgun
A Tacoma man is charged with assault after investigators said he shot at homeless people outside his home with a shotgun.
A Tacoma man is charged with assault after investigators said he shot at homeless people outside his home with a shotgun.
Docs: Tacoma man accused of shooting at homeless people with shotgun
A Tacoma man is charged with assault after investigators said he shot at homeless people outside his home with a shotgun.
A Tacoma man is charged with assault after investigators said he shot at homeless people outside his home with a shotgun.
RVs return near Green Lake, disrupting high school race
Residents in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood are voicing their concerns over the return of RVs around Woodland Park, just days before a significant high school cross country race is set to take place.
Residents in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood are voicing their concerns over the return of RVs around Woodland Park, just days before a significant high school cross country race is set to take place.
Encampment in Burien closed, residents transitioned to housing
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority closed a long-standing encampment in Burien, transitioning the majority of its residents into housing and support services.
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority closed a long-standing encampment in Burien, transitioning the majority of its residents into housing and support services.
Burien encampment cleared, cleanup underway
Dozens of unhoused people have been cleared out of an encampment across from the Burien courthouse.
Dozens of unhoused people have been cleared out of an encampment across from the Burien courthouse.
Human remains found during encampment cleanup in Seattle's Jose Rizal Park
Crews discovered human remains during a state-led encampment cleanup near Seattle’s North Beacon Hill on Friday morning.
Crews discovered human remains during a state-led encampment cleanup near Seattle’s North Beacon Hill on Friday morning.
Youth homelessness crisis in Pierce County: Shelter space running out
A Pierce County shelter is sounding the alarm about a growing housing crisis affecting a vulnerable population: youth and their families.
A Pierce County shelter is sounding the alarm about a growing housing crisis affecting a vulnerable population: youth and their families.
Auburn floats new, stricter ordinance to address homelessness
The City of Auburn is floating a stricter ordinance to crack down on homelessness, making camping on public parks and city areas overnight illegal.
The City of Auburn is floating a stricter ordinance to crack down on homelessness, making camping on public parks and city areas overnight illegal.
80+ propane tanks removed from Seattle park during encampment cleanup
We Heart Seattle organizers say they found and removed dozens of dangerous items from an encampment in Seattle's Magnolia Park. We talk with them about what they found.
We Heart Seattle organizers say they found and removed dozens of dangerous items from an encampment in Seattle's Magnolia Park. We talk with them about what they found.
Project to clear up WA encampments running out of money
Thousands of encampments are still standing on state-owned land as the Inslee-era cleanups across Washington are almost out of money.
Thousands of encampments are still standing on state-owned land as the Inslee-era cleanups across Washington are almost out of money.