Judge orders homeless women to leave house they’re occupying
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homeless women who are illegally occupying a house in the expensive San Francisco Bay Area do not have the right to...
Homelessness
Thousands of people in King County are homeless, and the number appears to be on the rise. In November 2015, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine declared a state of emergency so that their governments would have more options for fighting homelessness. Here, we track the issue and what’s being done about it.
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When you see someone living out in the cold and you want to help, what to do? Here is some advice.
During winter, homeless people in King County are eight times more likely to die of hypothermia than those with homes. Here's what to do if...
Supreme Court lets stand ruling that protects homeless people who sleep on sidewalks
The outcome is a significant victory for homeless activists and a setback for city officials in California and other Western states who argued that the...
Why hospitals are getting into the housing business
Hospitals have a moral and legal obligation to help homeless people who need a safe place after being discharged. One Denver hospital is partnering with...
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