KCRHA's homelessness pilot program in downtown Seattle to end amid funding drought
A program to house people experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is ending, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced Tuesday.
A program to house people experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is ending, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced Tuesday.
Burien moves camping ban to consent agenda
The Burien City Council made a move that will make it easier for them to pass a ban on sleeping in public places. They voted to add it to next week's consent agenda, that means they get to vote on it without discussing it any further.
The Burien City Council made a move that will make it easier for them to pass a ban on sleeping in public places. They voted to add it to next week's consent agenda, that means they get to vote on it without discussing it any further.
Bremerton considers ban on unauthorized camping
Another local community in Western Washington is wrestling over criminalizing some homeless encampments. Bremerton City Council will meet to potentially vote on an ordinance that would ban camping in public spaces.
Another local community in Western Washington is wrestling over criminalizing some homeless encampments. Bremerton City Council will meet to potentially vote on an ordinance that would ban camping in public spaces.
Looking at Washington's ongoing efforts to clear highway encampments, 1 year later
A little more than one year into the “Right of Way Safety Initiative” and King County has moved 292 people out of homeless encampments and into some form of housing.
A little more than one year into the “Right of Way Safety Initiative” and King County has moved 292 people out of homeless encampments and into some form of housing.
Burien continues to ignore $1M offer from King County to address homelessness crisis
King County officials say they are willing to provide the City of Burien with one million dollars to help with the city's homeless issue, but Burien is not taking the offer.
King County officials say they are willing to provide the City of Burien with one million dollars to help with the city's homeless issue, but Burien is not taking the offer.
Anchorage homeless face cold and bears; A plan to offer one-way airfare out reveals a bigger crisis
A proposal last week by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to buy one-way plane tickets out of Alaska’s biggest city for its homeless residents gave one man a much-needed glimmer of hope. He would move to the relative warmth of Seattle.
A proposal last week by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to buy one-way plane tickets out of Alaska’s biggest city for its homeless residents gave one man a much-needed glimmer of hope. He would move to the relative warmth of Seattle.
State looks to spend $1B to address encampments
Friday WSDOT and Seattle Police worked to clear out charred debris from the encampment where a massive fire burned last week.
Friday WSDOT and Seattle Police worked to clear out charred debris from the encampment where a massive fire burned last week.
Village supporting homeless veterans asks Tacoma leaders for contract extension
The Forward Operating Base Hope Veterans Village has had many success stories. Still, some people don’t want it in the neighborhood anymore.
The Forward Operating Base Hope Veterans Village has had many success stories. Still, some people don’t want it in the neighborhood anymore.
Burien city leaders explore 'no camping' ordinance, tiny home village amid homelessness crisis
For the first time in months, city leaders in Burien are discussing possible options for where to place a tiny home village—a potential solution for the ongoing homeless crisis.
For the first time in months, city leaders in Burien are discussing possible options for where to place a tiny home village—a potential solution for the ongoing homeless crisis.
Pierce County neighbors divided over planned homeless micro-village
No matter the outcome of the political back-and-forth, the 285-unit micro-village planned for the 80-plus acre site near Spanaway will still get built.
No matter the outcome of the political back-and-forth, the 285-unit micro-village planned for the 80-plus acre site near Spanaway will still get built.
Community baffled by inflatable pool at Seattle homeless encampment
There's a heated discussion happening in the Highland Park neighborhood where someone inflated and filled a swimming pool right in the middle of a homeless camp.
There's a heated discussion happening in the Highland Park neighborhood where someone inflated and filled a swimming pool right in the middle of a homeless camp.
Drugs, crimes and controversy swirl around Everett motel
The final chapter of the Waits Motel may be written on Tuesday night. An agenda item before the city council would condemn the Waits Motel. The move would clear the way for the property to be bought by the city with an ultimate goal to develop the property and turn it into residential housing.
The final chapter of the Waits Motel may be written on Tuesday night. An agenda item before the city council would condemn the Waits Motel. The move would clear the way for the property to be bought by the city with an ultimate goal to develop the property and turn it into residential housing.
Burien lawmakers resign en masse after City Council removes planning commission chair
Chaos is unfolding in Burien as nearly a dozen people have resigned en masse.
Chaos is unfolding in Burien as nearly a dozen people have resigned en masse.
Homelessness, food security issues highlighted in new data from Snohomish County
A new health report from Snohomish County raises concerns about a growing homeless population, a lack of food security and an inability to connect with mental health resources.
A new health report from Snohomish County raises concerns about a growing homeless population, a lack of food security and an inability to connect with mental health resources.
Homeless encampments spread following sweep at Dottie Harper Park in Burien
New homeless encampments are popping up around Burien after a larger encampment was cleared out from Dottie Harper Park on June 6. Tents are now set up on 152nd and 4th Avenue next to Burien City Hall, where a larger encampment had been in March
New homeless encampments are popping up around Burien after a larger encampment was cleared out from Dottie Harper Park on June 6. Tents are now set up on 152nd and 4th Avenue next to Burien City Hall, where a larger encampment had been in March
New homeless encampments popping up around Burien
Tents are now set up on 152nd and 4th Avenue next to Burien City Hall, where a larger encampment had been in March.
Tents are now set up on 152nd and 4th Avenue next to Burien City Hall, where a larger encampment had been in March.
'There’s nowhere for them to go'; Burien sweeps 2nd homeless encampment in a week
For the second time in less than a week, the City of Burien is forcing people out of their homeless encampment.
For the second time in less than a week, the City of Burien is forcing people out of their homeless encampment.
Burien prepares to sweep homeless encampment downtown
The City of Burien is planning Thursday night to sweep a homeless encampment that has been growing downtown for weeks.
The City of Burien is planning Thursday night to sweep a homeless encampment that has been growing downtown for weeks.
King County Executive accuses city of Burien of 'lease scheme' to evict people from homeless encampment
The King County Executive's General Counsel sent a strong warning to the City of Burien concerning a plot of land on SW 152nd St. and 6th Ave SW. where a homeless encampment has been growing for nearly two months.
The King County Executive's General Counsel sent a strong warning to the City of Burien concerning a plot of land on SW 152nd St. and 6th Ave SW. where a homeless encampment has been growing for nearly two months.
King County Regional Homelessness Authority moves forward with 5-year plan
The King County Regional Housing Authority (KCRHA) is pushing past recent controversy, with preliminary approval of its long-awaited five-year plan.
The King County Regional Housing Authority (KCRHA) is pushing past recent controversy, with preliminary approval of its long-awaited five-year plan.