'Seattle News Weekly': Controversial encampment sweep, traumatic crimes
FOX 13's David Rose and Franque Thompson discuss a controversial encampment sweep and two traumatic crimes on this episode of "Seattle News Weekly."
FOX 13's David Rose and Franque Thompson discuss a controversial encampment sweep and two traumatic crimes on this episode of "Seattle News Weekly."
City clears West Seattle homeless encampment
Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.
Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
100 days in, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson bets on ‘emergency housing surge’
As Mayor Katie Wilson approaches her first 100 days in office, FOX 13's Alejandra Guzman asks the mayor if she is hitting her campaign goals.
As Mayor Katie Wilson approaches her first 100 days in office, FOX 13's Alejandra Guzman asks the mayor if she is hitting her campaign goals.
Seattle committee backs bills to boost shelter units ahead of World Cup
Seattle finance committee backs two bills to help Mayor Wilson reach 500 shelter units before the 2026 World Cup.
Seattle finance committee backs two bills to help Mayor Wilson reach 500 shelter units before the 2026 World Cup.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's encampment ordinance to be reviewed by SCC
Mayor Katie Wilson made it a goal of her administration to have 500 new shelter units by June 1 before the FIFA World Cup begins in Seattle.
Mayor Katie Wilson made it a goal of her administration to have 500 new shelter units by June 1 before the FIFA World Cup begins in Seattle.
Violent attack at West Seattle encampment raises safety concerns
Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area.
Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area.
King County Exec signs executive order on homelessness, addiction
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Tuesday signed an executive order taking aim at the connected crises of homelessness, addiction and incarceration.
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Tuesday signed an executive order taking aim at the connected crises of homelessness, addiction and incarceration.
West Seattle encampment attack leaves 3 injured in violent robbery
Three people are recovering after being attacked in a violent robbery at a tent encampment in West Seattle on Sunday afternoon.
Three people are recovering after being attacked in a violent robbery at a tent encampment in West Seattle on Sunday afternoon.
Seattle mayor unveils plan for 1,000 shelter spaces as critics question approach
Wilson's proposal would fast-track shelter development and expand some sites, but some business owners worry about safety and lack of input.
Wilson's proposal would fast-track shelter development and expand some sites, but some business owners worry about safety and lack of input.
$3.3M RV safe lot, tiny home village moving forward in West Seattle
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
Westside Neighbors Shelter helping people who 'weren't expecting' extreme cold
On Thursday, the bitterly cold temperatures hit West Seattle and the Westside Neighbors Shelter opened its doors once again to around 48 people overnight.
On Thursday, the bitterly cold temperatures hit West Seattle and the Westside Neighbors Shelter opened its doors once again to around 48 people overnight.
Bellingham, WA cold weather shelters open due to dangerously cold temps
Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.
Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.
Burien, WA cold weather shelter expected to hit capacity as temperatures fall
With a wintry mix of precipitation falling in parts of the Seattle metro area Tuesday, many of those experiencing homelessness were trying to figure out where they could go to stay warm overnight.
With a wintry mix of precipitation falling in parts of the Seattle metro area Tuesday, many of those experiencing homelessness were trying to figure out where they could go to stay warm overnight.
Seattle homeless encampment sweep brings hope, but worries remain
Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and vandalism.
Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and vandalism.
Snohomish County, WA conducts annual point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness
Snohomish County officials began their annual effort Tuesday to count every person experiencing homelessness across the region, a data-collection process required to secure vital state and federal funding.
Snohomish County officials began their annual effort Tuesday to count every person experiencing homelessness across the region, a data-collection process required to secure vital state and federal funding.
Snohomish County to account for every person experiencing homelessness
Snohomish County is working to understand the scope of homelessness across their area.
Snohomish County is working to understand the scope of homelessness across their area.
King County, WA counts homeless population amid freezing overnight temperatures
King County has begun its federally required point-in-time count, coming as overnight temperatures have remained near freezing in King County.
King County has begun its federally required point-in-time count, coming as overnight temperatures have remained near freezing in King County.
Mayor Wilson extends deadline on Ballard encampment
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson extended the deadline for people living in a Ballard encampment.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson extended the deadline for people living in a Ballard encampment.