11 people hospitalized by stabbing attack at Oregon homeless shelter
A man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing multiple people at a homeless shelter Sunday night, injuring 12 people and sending 11 to the hospital.
A man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing multiple people at a homeless shelter Sunday night, injuring 12 people and sending 11 to the hospital.
Seattle hotel blames abandoned building next door for crime, fires, guest complaints
A luxury hotel in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is suing the owners of a neighboring vacant building, claiming the deteriorating property has become a public nuisance and a danger to the community.
A luxury hotel in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is suing the owners of a neighboring vacant building, claiming the deteriorating property has become a public nuisance and a danger to the community.
Tent City 4 secures new Lake City location as organizers begin move
After initial setbacks with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, 'Tent City 4,' a sanctioned homeless encampment, is moving to the Lake City Community Center as their current lease ends.
After initial setbacks with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, 'Tent City 4,' a sanctioned homeless encampment, is moving to the Lake City Community Center as their current lease ends.
Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
Funding at risk for WA homelessness program
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
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.