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.
Person found dead in Burien homeless encampment
Burien Police are investigating after a body was found in a tent in a homeless encampment Friday morning.
Burien Police are investigating after a body was found in a tent in a homeless encampment Friday morning.
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
Fentanyl drug trafficker living in Bellingham’s ‘Walmart encampment’ arrested
A 32-year-old man from Mexico pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug trafficking tens of thousands of fentanyl pills and selling them out of a prominent homeless encampment in Bellingham.
A 32-year-old man from Mexico pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug trafficking tens of thousands of fentanyl pills and selling them out of a prominent homeless encampment in Bellingham.
King County files complaint over Burien's anti-camping legislation
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall and King County filed a legal complaint against the city of Burien questioning the constitutionality of the city's new public camping ban.
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall and King County filed a legal complaint against the city of Burien questioning the constitutionality of the city's new public camping ban.
'We had to jump over the flames': Woman describes escaping encampment fire near I-5
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to a fire just off I-5 Saturday morning. It was first thought to be a brush fire but was later determined to have started as an encampment fire that spread.
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to a fire just off I-5 Saturday morning. It was first thought to be a brush fire but was later determined to have started as an encampment fire that spread.
Seattle residents can weigh in on Mayor Bruce Harrell's updated housing plan
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his new "One Seattle" housing plan, which looks at Seattle's expected growth in the coming years.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his new "One Seattle" housing plan, which looks at Seattle's expected growth in the coming years.