'Caged in like animals': King County sets up fencing around homeless encampment in Burien
King County has set up fencing around dozens of tents at 6th Avenue SW and SW 149th Street in Burien.
King County has set up fencing around dozens of tents at 6th Avenue SW and SW 149th Street in Burien.
On any given night, there are around 16,385 people experiencing homelessness in King County, report finds
A new Unsheltered Point-In-Time (PIT) Count found that over 16,000 people experience homelessness in King County on any given night.
A new Unsheltered Point-In-Time (PIT) Count found that over 16,000 people experience homelessness in King County on any given night.
Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases
Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday.
Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday.
Battle between Burien city manager, police chief could cause cop shortage
The tug-of-war over how to properly police the homeless population in Burien may leave the community with a major police shortage.
The tug-of-war over how to properly police the homeless population in Burien may leave the community with a major police shortage.
Zoning issues further delay Burien's tiny home village project
A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness.
A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness.
Zoning issues further delay Burien's tiny home village project
A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness.
A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness.
Silent vigil held outside Burien City Hall in remembrance of unhoused people's deaths, demand for housing
On a day marked by protests, non-profits and homeless advocates gathered outside Burien City Hall for a silent vigil, honoring nearly two dozen unhoused individuals who lost their lives while being without shelter since 2017.
On a day marked by protests, non-profits and homeless advocates gathered outside Burien City Hall for a silent vigil, honoring nearly two dozen unhoused individuals who lost their lives while being without shelter since 2017.
Hundreds of asylum seekers camp out at Central District park as they struggle to find housing
Hundreds of asylum seekers find themselves without shelter once again as their stay at a local hotel has come to an end. With funding depleted, they now reside in Powell Barnett Park in Seattle's Central District, facing uncertainty and hardship.
Hundreds of asylum seekers find themselves without shelter once again as their stay at a local hotel has come to an end. With funding depleted, they now reside in Powell Barnett Park in Seattle's Central District, facing uncertainty and hardship.
Burien City Council delays transitional housing vote amid rising homelessness concerns
The Burien City Council was anticipated to offer potential solutions to address the issue of homelessness during their scheduled vote on transitional housing units on Monday evening. However, the vote has been postponed to the next meeting, prolonging answers for the dozens of individuals sleeping on city sidewalks.
The Burien City Council was anticipated to offer potential solutions to address the issue of homelessness during their scheduled vote on transitional housing units on Monday evening. However, the vote has been postponed to the next meeting, prolonging answers for the dozens of individuals sleeping on city sidewalks.
Burien city manager wants to oust police chief, King Co, Sheriff fights back
The city of Burien and the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) are clashing once again.
The city of Burien and the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) are clashing once again.
'Don’t turn us into criminals:' Unhoused people, advocates rally outside federal Seattle courthouse
On Monday, Supreme Court Justices weighed in on whether cities have the authority to fine or arrest individuals for sleeping in public spaces, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding homelessness.
On Monday, Supreme Court Justices weighed in on whether cities have the authority to fine or arrest individuals for sleeping in public spaces, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding homelessness.
Arrested again: Homeless man in custody following 3rd attempt to build cabin in Seattle park
A homeless man is behind bars after attempting to build a cabin in a city-owned park for the third time, and one Seattle nonprofit is fed up.
A homeless man is behind bars after attempting to build a cabin in a city-owned park for the third time, and one Seattle nonprofit is fed up.
Homeless man arrested after third attempt to build cabin in city-owned park
Steve Irwin, who has attempted to build a cabin inside Seattle parks three different times, was arrested again after causing thousands in damage.
Steve Irwin, who has attempted to build a cabin inside Seattle parks three different times, was arrested again after causing thousands in damage.
Seattle facility to help those experiencing homelessness in Native communities
The Sacred Medicine House is a new apartment building for single adults experiencing chronic homelessness, and just days after a car sped through an encampment, it may be opening just in time.
The Sacred Medicine House is a new apartment building for single adults experiencing chronic homelessness, and just days after a car sped through an encampment, it may be opening just in time.
Seattle voters worried about affordability, homelessness, but stay optimistic, poll finds
A new poll found that local voters are most concerned about affordability, homelessness and public safety, but remain optimistic about the future.
A new poll found that local voters are most concerned about affordability, homelessness and public safety, but remain optimistic about the future.
Seattle PD looking for driver who purposely ran over tents on sidewalk before police pursuit
Police are actively looking for a driver who deliberately ran over several tents on the sidewalk in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Police are actively looking for a driver who deliberately ran over several tents on the sidewalk in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Tacoma Public Schools to expand housing for homeless students
More than 2,500 students in Tacoma Public Schools are experiencing housing instability or homelessness, more than any other district in Washington.
More than 2,500 students in Tacoma Public Schools are experiencing housing instability or homelessness, more than any other district in Washington.
Helping those who served: New King County shelter offers 24/7 support for veterans
The newly opened Blaine Veterans Center in Lower Queen Anne offers a much needed lifeline to those who are struggling after serving our country.
The newly opened Blaine Veterans Center in Lower Queen Anne offers a much needed lifeline to those who are struggling after serving our country.
New King County shelter offers 24/7 support for veterans
The newly opened Blaine Veterans Center in Lower Queen Anne offers a much needed lifeline to those who are struggling after serving our country.
The newly opened Blaine Veterans Center in Lower Queen Anne offers a much needed lifeline to those who are struggling after serving our country.
Small but mighty Snohomish Co. organization helped 19,000 people in need
The Carnegie Resource Center reported that last year, staff connected 19,000 individuals to services ranging from professional, housing, medical and behavioral health.
The Carnegie Resource Center reported that last year, staff connected 19,000 individuals to services ranging from professional, housing, medical and behavioral health.