Homeless

Coronavirus In Seattle

Formerly homeless adults in Seattle now being tested for the coronavirus

As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Seattle, people living in transitional housing are now getting screened and tested for the disease.

Coronavirus In Seattle

Seattle support group closes: 'So many of our population fit into the high risk category'

A Seattle support group for people recovering from addiction and homelessness has shut down for the time being. The move is a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Even so, Recovery Café will continue to support its members in other ways.

Week In Review

Navigating teams, murals, and voting this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with the writer and editor of The C is for Crank, Erica C Barnett, Civic Cocktail host Joni Balter, and writer for The Stranger, Charles Mudede.

'It’s a full time job being homeless:' Lawmakers consider child care subsidy for homeless families

Kara Tolentino’s family has been homeless for nearly a year. She, her husband, and their two young sons live in a camper. There’s little room for the kids to play, and no bathroom, which makes potty training almost impossible. One thing that’s made a difference as the family has worked to stabilize is access to child care.

Sawant announces proposal for 'Amazon Tax'

Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant has unveiled her plan to tax big businesses like Amazon to fund housing and environmental efforts.

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Seattle Council bans some winter evictions, but mayor will have final say

The Seattle city council has passed a bill that would ban evictions during winter months for some tenants in the city.

Amazon to Seattle: Go ahead and tax us over homelessness

Eleven companies including Amazon.com, Microsoft, Starbucks and Alaska Airlines say they are willing to be taxed in order to make progress against regional concerns about the lack of affordable housing, the lack of mental health resources and concerns about public safety.

Seattle City Council considers banning winter evictions

Councilmember Kshama Sawant says evictions cause homelessness, while landlords say they're being blamed for larger systemic problems.

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New 'head tax'? Proposed law would let King County tax large businesses to tackle homelessness

There’s a new attempt to help fund efforts that tackle homelessness in the Puget Sound region by taxing large businesses.