Homeless

Politics

A claw and a bat. People arm themselves as tensions rise over homeless RVs at the Capitol

In the shadow of Washington’s Capitol dome is a broad boulevard -- called Deschutes Parkway -- with a popular walking and running path that curves along Capitol Lake and links the city of Olympia to the neighboring city of Tumwater.

Politics

King County funding bus tickets for homeless to reunite with family

King County approved $100,000 in funding for bus tickets for homeless people to reunite with family members outside the county.

Education

Eleven years sober, this stand-up comedian now helps teens in recovery

Sam Miller is a six-foot-six, 360-pound stand-up comedian. Sam's larger than life presence isn't the only thing that sets him apart on stage. In his comedy, he talks about his experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, incarceration and homelessness. Offstage, Sam works with young people struggling with those same issues.

Union Gospel Mission short on turkeys for Thanksgiving

The Seattle Union Gospel Mission is expecting more than 1,500 guests this holiday. But they don’t have enough turkey to feed them.

Education

2,600 Seattle students lack permanent housing

The Seattle Public School district estimates more than 2,600 students lack permanent housing. The YWCA is starting a new program to help these families find a stable place to stay.

Law & Courts

New precedent for how parking laws are enforced for vehicle residents?

If someone's vehicle is their home, can it be towed and impounded for violating parking laws, with fees owed to get it back? That's one of the questions at the heart of a case in front of the Washington State court of Appeals.

Arts & Life

Hiding in plain sight: My life as a homeless teen

There are over 12,000 people in Seattle and King County experiencing homelessness. Many of them, including families, live in vehicles.

Politics

New Seattle City Council, same policy on homelessness?

Homelessness was a big issue – maybe THE issue -- for Seattle voters in Wednesday’s City Council election. But the results are mixed bag ... so far.