Homelessness

A Seattle housing facility has big dreams for residents. But the path forward can be tumultuous

Supportive housing facilities can be a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness, and those searching for mental health services. Last year, the Downtown Emergency Service Center, a non-profit based in Seattle, opened Hobson Place. It’s a supportive housing building with 177 units and a clinic for residents. But some residents and staff at the facility have faced a tumultuous first year.

Unhoused and out of sight on King County's Eastside

Some people experiencing homelessness in King County often try to stay hidden to avoid dealing with police. Outreach workers say that also means these people aren't being connected to support services.

Bellevue struggles to open safe parking lot for people living in cars

The City of Bellevue wants to open a parking lot for people experiencing homelessness who live in vehicles. The city has the land and the funding, but can’t find a service provider to run the site.

Bellevue's safe parking challenges highlight its homelessness crisis

Large tent encampment cleared from South Park following reports of violence

The Washington State Department of Transportation on Monday began clearing a large tent encampment in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood that used to be home to at least 33 people. The Seattle Police Department says in the weeks leading up to this clearing, the camp has become dangerous and there have been multiple homicides at the location.

Tulalip Tribes open new low-barrier shelter for homeless members

This week the Tulalip Tribes opened a new village of tiny homes for tribal members who do not have stable housing. The homes are meant to be temporary shelters and come with access to drug treatment services.

For some without a home, the airport is a source of shelter

Since the start of the pandemic, a growing number of unhoused people are seeking shelter at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

A record year for homeless deaths in King County — again

2022 marked another grim year for people in Seattle and King County experiencing homelessness. More than 270 people died this year in the county without secure housing, the highest number in 20 years.