Between a rock and a hard place: WSDOT's controversial approach to homelessness
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
Freezing temperatures, potential snow prompts King County to open more cold-weather shelters this week
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will expand day and overnight warming shelters ahead of freezing temperatures and potential lowland snow.
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will expand day and overnight warming shelters ahead of freezing temperatures and potential lowland snow.
Severely decomposed body found at Seattle homeless encampment
A decomposing body was found at a homeless encampment in Seattle while a volunteer was conducting outreach services in the area.
A decomposing body was found at a homeless encampment in Seattle while a volunteer was conducting outreach services in the area.
'We may be homeless…but we still have rights': Unhoused woman sues Burien on no camping law
Three unhoused people are suing the City of Burien over its no-camping ordinance, claiming it is unconstitutional. The ordinance prohibits sleeping or residing on public property between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The complaint argues that this law effectively forces people out of the city and criminalizes their state of being unhoused.
Three unhoused people are suing the City of Burien over its no-camping ordinance, claiming it is unconstitutional. The ordinance prohibits sleeping or residing on public property between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The complaint argues that this law effectively forces people out of the city and criminalizes their state of being unhoused.
Unhoused people file lawsuit against City of Burien's camping ban ordinance
A month after it started enforcing its public camping ban, the city of Burien is now facing a lawsuit. It was filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday by the Northwest Justice Project on behalf of three unhoused Burien residents and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness.
A month after it started enforcing its public camping ban, the city of Burien is now facing a lawsuit. It was filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday by the Northwest Justice Project on behalf of three unhoused Burien residents and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness.
Encampment returns to Seattle park after city pays $15K to fix damages
It appears the man who stole and drove an excavator through a Seattle park is back at it, trying to supposedly expand a homeless encampment.
It appears the man who stole and drove an excavator through a Seattle park is back at it, trying to supposedly expand a homeless encampment.
Methamphetamine, fentanyl drive record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon, annual report finds
Fentanyl and methamphetamine drove a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, according to an annual report released by regional officials Wednesday.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine drove a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, according to an annual report released by regional officials Wednesday.
City council votes on 'temporary' emergency housing to help homelessness crisis in Burien
After months of back and forth, the people of Burien now have a temporary solution to their homelessness crisis.
After months of back and forth, the people of Burien now have a temporary solution to their homelessness crisis.
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ may help more residents over next 2 years
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ could be on track to help another round of participants over the next two years.
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ could be on track to help another round of participants over the next two years.
Thieves steal $12K worth of tools from homeless housing organization
Police are searching for the thieves who got away with $12,000 worth of tools from an organization that provides housing to families experiencing homelessness.
Police are searching for the thieves who got away with $12,000 worth of tools from an organization that provides housing to families experiencing homelessness.
City of Burien threatens potential legal action against church for homeless encampment
The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.
The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.
Protestors camp outside Burien City Hall, opposing new camping ordinance
Tents are back outside Burien City Hall, as demonstrators protest in opposition of the city's Unlawful Public Camping law. A half-dozen of those protesters said they plan to sleep outdoors in protest.
Tents are back outside Burien City Hall, as demonstrators protest in opposition of the city's Unlawful Public Camping law. A half-dozen of those protesters said they plan to sleep outdoors in protest.
‘It gets worse and worse:’ Residents upset by vandalism, homeless encampments
People who enjoy the fields at North Green River Park are frustrated after someone drove over the grass, destroying the area and the ability to play youth soccer.
People who enjoy the fields at North Green River Park are frustrated after someone drove over the grass, destroying the area and the ability to play youth soccer.
Burien camping ban goes into effect; sanctioned encampment 'temporarily' aids unhoused people at church
A temporary sanctioned encampment for the unhoused is opening up to help relieve Burien of the ongoing problem.
A temporary sanctioned encampment for the unhoused is opening up to help relieve Burien of the ongoing problem.
Crash-and-grab thieves steal sodas, leave nonprofit café with $30,000 repair bill in Federal Way
A nonprofit dedicated to lifting families out of homelessness in Federal Way faces a $30,000 repair bill after thieves rammed a pick-up truck into Poverty Bay Cafe.
A nonprofit dedicated to lifting families out of homelessness in Federal Way faces a $30,000 repair bill after thieves rammed a pick-up truck into Poverty Bay Cafe.
Homeless man found unconscious in Capitol Hill dies from gunshot wound
Police are investigating after a homeless man found unconscious in Capitol Hill died from a gunshot wound earlier this month.
Police are investigating after a homeless man found unconscious in Capitol Hill died from a gunshot wound earlier this month.
Everett housing complex dealing with meth, fentanyl contamination
Officials in Everett and Snohomish County are working to provide a safe space for tenants and workers at Clare’s Place following reports of methamphetamine and fentanyl contamination.
Officials in Everett and Snohomish County are working to provide a safe space for tenants and workers at Clare’s Place following reports of methamphetamine and fentanyl contamination.
City of Burien approves public camping ban
The Burien City Council voted on Monday to approve a public camping ban after months of heavy debate and postponing votes.
The Burien City Council voted on Monday to approve a public camping ban after months of heavy debate and postponing votes.
Burien City Council to vote on proposed camping ban
On Monday, the Burien City Council are expected to vote on a proposed camping ban.
On Monday, the Burien City Council are expected to vote on a proposed camping ban.
Bremerton city council passes unauthorized camping ban
The Bremerton City Council has voted to pass an ordinance that bans camping in public spaces.
The Bremerton City Council has voted to pass an ordinance that bans camping in public spaces.