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.
Program to clear homeless encampments around WA freeways running out of money
Washington calls the issue with homelessness across the state a "humanitarian crisis." But money to clean up homeless camps around freeways is running out.
Washington calls the issue with homelessness across the state a "humanitarian crisis." But money to clean up homeless camps around freeways is running out.
ACLU sues Spokane over anti-homeless laws after landmark Supreme Court ruling
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate the state constitution.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate the state constitution.
Lakewood becomes first city to enforce SCOTUS ruling on public camping
Sweeps are occurring across the region, in the wake of a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision granting cities the authority to penalize individuals sleeping or camping on public property.
Sweeps are occurring across the region, in the wake of a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision granting cities the authority to penalize individuals sleeping or camping on public property.
WA Supreme Court rules cities can force RVs to move
The State Supreme Court ruling allowing enforcement of parking restrictions on those living in vehicles draws criticism from homeless advocates but is seen as a positive step by local businesses.
The State Supreme Court ruling allowing enforcement of parking restrictions on those living in vehicles draws criticism from homeless advocates but is seen as a positive step by local businesses.
Cities implement anti-camping laws after SCOTUS ruling
It's been less than a week since the Supreme Court ruled that camping outdoors can be criminalized.
It's been less than a week since the Supreme Court ruled that camping outdoors can be criminalized.
Renton faces growing homelessness crisis amid environmental concerns
For at least a month, an encampment has been visible outside the Renton Library, raising concerns about its ecological impact and its effects on children and the elderly.
For at least a month, an encampment has been visible outside the Renton Library, raising concerns about its ecological impact and its effects on children and the elderly.
SCOTUS lets cities ban homeless encampments, despite no shelter space
The U.S. Supreme Court has empowered cities to ban homeless encampments even if no shelter space is available, and the response in western Washington is mixed.
The U.S. Supreme Court has empowered cities to ban homeless encampments even if no shelter space is available, and the response in western Washington is mixed.