White House vows more federal aid to reduce homelessness in 5 cities, including Seattle
Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.
Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.
Recent count shows more than 2,100 people experiencing homelessness in Pierce County
For the 2023 Point-In-Time Count conducted in January, Pierce County saw an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
For the 2023 Point-In-Time Count conducted in January, Pierce County saw an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
Is Tacoma's 'Safe Lot' working?
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
Everett proposes new law banning camping and loitering
The City of Everett is looking to pass a new law banning camping and loitering, they say to create safer spaces around areas that provide services in the city.
The City of Everett is looking to pass a new law banning camping and loitering, they say to create safer spaces around areas that provide services in the city.
WSDOT begins removal of infamous homeless encampment under I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
One of the most infamous highway homeless encampments in Washington entered its final stages of clearing out.
One of the most infamous highway homeless encampments in Washington entered its final stages of clearing out.
Safe parking space shelter opening for homeless in Tacoma
There is a new shelter space coming to Tacoma for people who are living out of their cars and trucks while experiencing homelessness.
There is a new shelter space coming to Tacoma for people who are living out of their cars and trucks while experiencing homelessness.
Inslee visits Seattle encampment during cleanup, urges legislators to fund affordable housing
Gov. Jay Inslee was in Seattle on Tuesday touring what was left of an encampment after a clean-up started under the First Avenue Bridge in the South Park neighborhood.
Gov. Jay Inslee was in Seattle on Tuesday touring what was left of an encampment after a clean-up started under the First Avenue Bridge in the South Park neighborhood.
'Not the kind of record that we want to see': Tacoma mayor addresses crime during state of the city
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards provided an update on the state of the city Thursday night. She says some of the issues the community is most concerned about include; crime, homelessness and affordable housing.
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards provided an update on the state of the city Thursday night. She says some of the issues the community is most concerned about include; crime, homelessness and affordable housing.
Pierce Co. Exec addresses crime and homelessness in State of the County address
Pierce County faced one of its most violent and crime-filled years on record in 2022, leaving the community looking for answers.
Pierce County faced one of its most violent and crime-filled years on record in 2022, leaving the community looking for answers.
Death at Seattle encampment raises questions about addressing homelessness in region
A recent death at a Seattle homeless encampment is considered an example of a broken support system for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents. However, a regionwide plan to address the homelessness crisis remains a tough sell for local governments.
A recent death at a Seattle homeless encampment is considered an example of a broken support system for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents. However, a regionwide plan to address the homelessness crisis remains a tough sell for local governments.
City of Edmonds ends contract with 'The Hand Up Project,' founder under investigation
A nonprofit has lost a contract with the City of Edmonds weeks after getting it, and its founder is under investigation – though details of what he is accused of aren’t being made public.
A nonprofit has lost a contract with the City of Edmonds weeks after getting it, and its founder is under investigation – though details of what he is accused of aren’t being made public.
Future emergency shelter sites in Snohomish County contaminated with meth
Two buildings purchased for use as emergency shelters in Snohomish County are now in need of remediation efforts after both sites tested positive for meth contamination.
Two buildings purchased for use as emergency shelters in Snohomish County are now in need of remediation efforts after both sites tested positive for meth contamination.
'We don’t have enough beds for everyone:' Freezing temps create high demand for shelter space
Freezing temperatures in Olympia mean limited resources, in even less shelter space, for people experiencing homelessness.
Freezing temperatures in Olympia mean limited resources, in even less shelter space, for people experiencing homelessness.
Tacoma shelter prepping as snowfall, freezing temperatures expected this weekend
Snowfall on top of the record low temperatures is a combination that shelter workers fear could be devastating for Pierce County’s estimated 4,300 people living unhoused.
Snowfall on top of the record low temperatures is a combination that shelter workers fear could be devastating for Pierce County’s estimated 4,300 people living unhoused.
Parents push back on county's handling of homeless camp near Wallingford school
On back-to-back Thursdays, board members of the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) listened to sharp rebukes from frustrated John Stanford International Elementary School parents regarding nearby encampments.
On back-to-back Thursdays, board members of the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) listened to sharp rebukes from frustrated John Stanford International Elementary School parents regarding nearby encampments.
Inslee promises new action on WSDOT right-of way camps around freeways in Seattle
Gov. Jay Inslee says a pair of right-of-way homeless camps have become such a danger to the community that state agencies will be taking action to close both locations permanently.
Gov. Jay Inslee says a pair of right-of-way homeless camps have become such a danger to the community that state agencies will be taking action to close both locations permanently.
Idaho governor wins lawsuit against illegal encampment outside Capitol: 'We are not Portland'
Idaho Gov. Brad Little reacted after winning a lawsuit against a public encampment outside the Capitol Annex he said had turned into a danger zone.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little reacted after winning a lawsuit against a public encampment outside the Capitol Annex he said had turned into a danger zone.
Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Seattle area
A record 310 homeless people died in the Seattle area last year, highlighting the region's struggle to house the thousands of people living on its streets.
A record 310 homeless people died in the Seattle area last year, highlighting the region's struggle to house the thousands of people living on its streets.
For some without a home, Sea-Tac Airport is source of shelter
The homelessness crisis in Seattle is often highly visible, with many people living in camps, tents, and RVs. But there are those who are trying to stay invisible, often hiding in the jam of travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The homelessness crisis in Seattle is often highly visible, with many people living in camps, tents, and RVs. But there are those who are trying to stay invisible, often hiding in the jam of travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Everett Gospel Mission helps provide dozens of warm beds during winter storm
Dozens seeking shelter from the freezing temperatures in Everett found a bed, and a warm place to stay at the First Baptist Church.
Dozens seeking shelter from the freezing temperatures in Everett found a bed, and a warm place to stay at the First Baptist Church.