Homelessness

91 Stories

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.
- Casey Martin
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.
- Casey Martin
A record number of unhoused people have died in King County in 2022

At least 253 unhoused people in King County have died, so far, in 2022. That's a record for the county. A vigil will be held for them this month in Seattle.
- Casey Martin
When homeless people seek treatment or shelter, where do their pets go?

When people experiencing homelessness need to go into residential treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, finding a place for their pet to stay can be a big barrier.
- Eilís O'Neill
How do you get a homeless young person into a clinic? Treat their pet

The New Horizons youth homeless shelter in Belltown has found an innovative way to bring more people in for health care – by offering care not just to them, but to their pets as well. This approach can help young people open up about their health needs and get treatment, a crucial first step towards finding a stable job and stable housing.
- Eilís O'Neill
State audit: local governments should use data to address homelessness in WA

Local governments need to rely more on data to address homelessness in their communities, according to a recent state audit that focused on two cities —Seattle and Spokane, and two counties — Snohomish and Yakima.
- Ruby de Luna
Spokane declares an emergency over its largest homeless encampment

At one point this summer, Camp Hope swelled to more than 600 people. Today, it's shrunk to around 450 people living in tents, RVs and makeshift shelter on a dirt lot by I-90. Local and state officials agree the camp should be cleared eventually. But just how soon, and where residents will go, is at the center of a months long battle.
- Libby Denkmann
Portland approved a plan to ban homeless camping. Now what?

‘I'd say the next step is really the council trying to nail down the things they're going to need-- money, support, land-- to make this plan a reality.’
- Kim Malcolm
Homeless shelter expansion plans halted for Chinatown-International District
- Angela King
Mayor Harrell proposes $38M for city cleanup, homeless camp removal in Seattle

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to spend more money next year to clean up the city and manage, or remove, tent encampments.
- Paige Browning

7 of 10

Homelessness

Sponsored