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.
WSDOT, Everett Mayor at odds over homeless encampment work
As WSDOT expands it's work to remove homeless encampments and shelter individuals to Everett, the city's mayor is at odds with the state -- now WSDOT is responding.
As WSDOT expands it's work to remove homeless encampments and shelter individuals to Everett, the city's mayor is at odds with the state -- now WSDOT is responding.
King County homeless shelters expand hours, service as temperatures plunge
The King County Regional Housing Authority has expanded shelter hours, and activated emergency funds and supplies as temperatures start to fall below freezing.
The King County Regional Housing Authority has expanded shelter hours, and activated emergency funds and supplies as temperatures start to fall below freezing.
WSDOT continues work to remove camps from state right-of-ways
Homeless camps that sit near state roads and right-of-ways have been the targets of cleanups after millions of dollars in funding came in from the Legislature this year.
Homeless camps that sit near state roads and right-of-ways have been the targets of cleanups after millions of dollars in funding came in from the Legislature this year.
Kent City Council passes ordinance to ban camping on public property
City of Kent leaders unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban camping on public property within the city.
City of Kent leaders unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban camping on public property within the city.
Homeless shelter expansion scrapped in SODO after community protests
A complex in Seattle's SODO neighborhood that would house hundreds more people living unsheltered, as well as treating people with drug, alcohol and behavioral health issues, has been scrapped in its final planning stages.
A complex in Seattle's SODO neighborhood that would house hundreds more people living unsheltered, as well as treating people with drug, alcohol and behavioral health issues, has been scrapped in its final planning stages.
Tacoma City Council passes ban on homeless encampments
The new ban will prevent any encampments from being set up within a 10-block radius of temporary or permanent shelters in the city.
The new ban will prevent any encampments from being set up within a 10-block radius of temporary or permanent shelters in the city.
Witness to deadly SODO crash says it sheds light on bigger issue of city's homelessness crisis
A business owner who witnessed a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Seattle's SODO neighborhood said the incident goes beyond the tragedy of loss of life and sheds light on the city's growing homelessness crisis.
A business owner who witnessed a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Seattle's SODO neighborhood said the incident goes beyond the tragedy of loss of life and sheds light on the city's growing homelessness crisis.
Kent City Council considers ordinance to ban camping on public property
Leaders in Kent are at a crossroads after seeing an expansion of roadside homeless camps.
Leaders in Kent are at a crossroads after seeing an expansion of roadside homeless camps.
Tacoma leaders postpone decision on homeless ban
The proposed ban, coming from councilmember John Hines, would prevent any encampments within a 10-block radius of temporary shelters in the city.
The proposed ban, coming from councilmember John Hines, would prevent any encampments within a 10-block radius of temporary shelters in the city.
International District residents march on City Hall to stop homeless shelter, services hub
Residents of the Chinatown-International District marched to Seattle City Hall on Tuesday to protest the building of a block-long homeless services complex.
Residents of the Chinatown-International District marched to Seattle City Hall on Tuesday to protest the building of a block-long homeless services complex.
Homeless shelter expansion proposed in SODO neighborhood divides community
A complex that will house hundreds of people living unsheltered, as well as treating people with drug, alcohol and behavioral health issues, is in the final stages of planning for Seattle’s SODO neighborhood.
A complex that will house hundreds of people living unsheltered, as well as treating people with drug, alcohol and behavioral health issues, is in the final stages of planning for Seattle’s SODO neighborhood.
Proposed ordinance to ban homeless encampments near city-run shelters in Tacoma
A major redrawing of where it would be legal for those experiencing homelessness to camp is up for debate by the Tacoma City Council.
A major redrawing of where it would be legal for those experiencing homelessness to camp is up for debate by the Tacoma City Council.
Deputies sweep notorious homeless encampment in Parkland
Pierce County deputies swept a notorious homeless encampment in Parkland and made several arrests last week.
Pierce County deputies swept a notorious homeless encampment in Parkland and made several arrests last week.
WSDOT begins removal of large encampment underneath I-5, I-90 junction in Seattle
Washington State Department of Transportation begins the removal of a large homeless encampment underneath the I-5 and I-90 junction in Seattle. In preparation of the cleanup, Friday, crews gathered near the intersection of 10th Avenue South and South Dearbborn Street.
Washington State Department of Transportation begins the removal of a large homeless encampment underneath the I-5 and I-90 junction in Seattle. In preparation of the cleanup, Friday, crews gathered near the intersection of 10th Avenue South and South Dearbborn Street.