Outside of Seattle, homelessness drives change at the ballot box
The politics of homelessness in Seattle may well have had ripple effects in other communities across the state.
From sharecropper’s son to Black Panther to politician, County Councilmember Larry Gossett reflects on his legacy VIEW
Larry Gossett's legendary past doesn't seem to have moved today's voters. The longtime King County council member is behind his opponent, 32-year-old Girmay Zahilay, by...
This data tool helps homeless people get housing. If you’re white, your chances are even better.
When Leah Post started using a tool meant to prioritize the most vulnerable people she worked with for a shot at housing, she noticed something was off. People walking through the doors of her...
A Seattle homeless shelter charged a man $21 a week in ‘rent.’ He says he still hasn’t gotten it all back.
When Brian Bellinger was charged rent to stay at a city of Seattle-contracted shelter, he was shocked. The center has since said it made a...
Seattle police increasingly involved in moving homeless people from sidewalks
In June alone, Seattle police officers interacted with homeless people 142 times, mostly without outreach workers. That was more interactions than Seattle's highly publicized Navigation...
Seattle City Council again attempts to rein in team that clears homeless encampments
Councilmember Kshama Sawant proposed defunding the Navigation Team entirely, while Councilmember Lisa Herbold again pushed for the team to report on its progress before funding...
When the city found toxic chemicals at a homeless camp site, it informed city workers — but not the campers VIEW
The city of Seattle reached out to five dozen city employees after contamination was discovered at the site of a former homeless encampment. But 12...
Seattle homeless spending would surpass $100 million under Mayor Durkan’s budget next year
City funding for homeless-related services has been steadily growing over the last several years.
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Closure of Seattle young-adult shelter is a warning, providers say. VIEW
The impending closure of the PSKS youth shelter raises concerns about the future of many homeless service providers.