City leaders said the change is needed to address the ongoing demand for shelter and make better use of existing space.

Last week, I wrote about Seattle "homeless" and what it's hiding. I was not prepared for what came back: hundreds of ...

As Seattle considers sanctioned homeless camps again, we stand at a familiar crossroads. I've spent five years with We Heart Seattle doing boots-on-the-ground outreach and cleanup, alongside lived ...

Sat, February 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM UTC SEATTLE - Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of ...

SEATTLE — Call it a short-term fix for the homeless crisis or a shantytown in the making, but a city leader in Seattle wants to explore the idea of a sanctioned encampment to help people living on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson appears in a campaign portrait. Photo: Wilson for Seattle Campaign / Used with Permission (The ...

SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell stepped up his criticism of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority earlier this month, calling on its CEO to find a way to fund the agency that coordinates ...

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson, a progressive organizer, clashed Friday night in a televised debate hosted by KING 5 and The Seattle Times. The two ...

When it comes to homelessness in the U.S., it’s often the largest cities that grab the headlines. But digging into the ...