‘They just dumped the rocks’; Puyallup spends $7,000 on boulders to deter homeless people

‘They just dumped the rocks’; Puyallup spends $7,000 on boulders to deter homeless people

The City of Puyallup says $7,000 worth of landscaping rocks were meant to protect damaged vegetation. Many locals argue that’s a flat-out lie—and that the rocks were placed to deter homeless people from camping there.

The City of Puyallup says $7,000 worth of landscaping rocks were meant to protect damaged vegetation. Many locals argue that’s a flat-out lie—and that the rocks were placed to deter homeless people from camping there.

Volunteers who found human remains while cleaning up Seattle encampment push for change in policies

Volunteers who found human remains while cleaning up Seattle encampment push for change in policies

Severely decomposed human remains were found at a Seattle homeless encampment while volunteers were doing a cleanup, and now, those volunteers are calling on local lawmakers to improve policies and practices regarding outreach. 

Severely decomposed human remains were found at a Seattle homeless encampment while volunteers were doing a cleanup, and now, those volunteers are calling on local lawmakers to improve policies and practices regarding outreach. 

Skagit Transit offers free bus rides to people needing warm place to stay during cold snap

Skagit Transit offers free bus rides to people needing warm place to stay during cold snap

Finding a safe, warm place to stay during the cold snap is not easy for those who don’t have their own transportation. Skagit Transit has a solution: offering free bus rides for those who need it.

Finding a safe, warm place to stay during the cold snap is not easy for those who don’t have their own transportation. Skagit Transit has a solution: offering free bus rides for those who need it.

Volunteers and donations needed at severe weather shelters in King County this week

Volunteers and donations needed at severe weather shelters in King County this week

As the King County Regional Homelessness Authority extends its severe weather protocol through Wednesday, overnight shelters that have been activated need volunteers and donations to help people seeking shelter.

As the King County Regional Homelessness Authority extends its severe weather protocol through Wednesday, overnight shelters that have been activated need volunteers and donations to help people seeking shelter.

Seattle Firefighters use big red bus to save people from the cold

Seattle Firefighters use big red bus to save people from the cold

Firefighters are hitting the streets this weekend in their signature red bus in order to provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. 

Firefighters are hitting the streets this weekend in their signature red bus in order to provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. 

Severely decomposed body found at Seattle homeless encampment

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

'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

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

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

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.

Thieves steal $12K worth of tools from homeless housing organization

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.

Protestors camp outside Burien City Hall, opposing new camping ordinance

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

‘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.