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.
Portland mayor bans homeless camps on school walking routes
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday that the emergency declaration banning homeless camps near high-crash corridors will expand to designated safe walking routes used by school-aged children.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday that the emergency declaration banning homeless camps near high-crash corridors will expand to designated safe walking routes used by school-aged children.
Parkland neighbors concerned about safety, health hazards from nearby homeless encampment
Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.
Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.
Portion of Interurban Trail scheduled for city cleanup, sweep on Wednesday
A two-day cleanup is scheduled for a portion of the Interurban Trail in Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday.
A two-day cleanup is scheduled for a portion of the Interurban Trail in Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday.
Snohomish County buying up hotels as transitional housing for people facing homelessness
Snohomish County is buying hotels to convert to transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Snohomish County is buying hotels to convert to transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
'We are not trying to displace anyone'; Mayor Harrell fields criticisms of homeless sweeps during heat wave
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell faced criticism Wednesday as the city continues to tear down homeless camps during the current heat wave.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell faced criticism Wednesday as the city continues to tear down homeless camps during the current heat wave.
Family is suspicious of homeless encampment at Seattle park after home burglarized four times
A thief broke into a Seattle family’s home, not once, but multiple times within the last 30 days. Now, the family feels unsafe in their own home and says a nearby homeless encampment may be the reason for the rise in break-ins.
A thief broke into a Seattle family’s home, not once, but multiple times within the last 30 days. Now, the family feels unsafe in their own home and says a nearby homeless encampment may be the reason for the rise in break-ins.