Homelessness

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.

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.

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.

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.