King County Sheriff questions constitutionality of Burien's camping ban King County and its Sheriff's Office are raising questions about Burien's ban on public camping and are asking a federal court for answers. Until they get those answers, deputies won't be enforcing the ban. Dyer Oxley
In dire times, Seattle area pet owners turn to local foster care program An unexpected emergency like losing a job, or a home can mean all sorts of disruption. It can also leave people unable to take care of a pet. But there's help available in the Seattle area. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 5 mins
6 protesters arrested after descending on Seattle City Hall to demand support for refugees Isolde Raftery
Safe parking lots are trending, but can the Seattle area meet the need? Safe parking programs have gained traction in recent years – there are now an estimated dozen lots available across the state, many sponsored by churches. They’re responding to an often invisible problem: people who sleep in their vehicles, with nowhere to legally park and access a restroom. But identifying the need – and ramping up services – are two different challenges. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 27 mins
Homelessness 'is no longer just Seattle’s problem' Homelessness, and especially people living outside is a growing problem across the country. Seattle and other expensive cities feel the brunt of that rise, but the crisis is showing up in smaller, suburban cities too. Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick explains how one King County city’s experience details how things can cycle, and how we might be able to make change. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 14 mins
A safe RV lot in Bellevue took a year to set up, which may be longer than it lasts After a year of searching for the right service provider, Bellevue’s City Council agreed to a deal this week with a local nonprofit to run the city’s first parking lot for homeless people living in their vehicles. Casey Martin
Burien’s Sunnydale Village was a ‘safe community’ for over 60 homeless people. Now it’s gone Dozens of unhoused people packed up their belongings in the rain this week in the parking lot of Burien’s Oasis Home Church. The camp, called Sunnydale Village, was home to at least 60 people who now have nowhere to go. Casey Martin
Week in Review: cold weather, encampments, and the Tacoma Police Department Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with freelance journalist Joanne Silberner, Insider’s Katherine Long, and Seattle Times' investigations editor Jonathan Martin. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 52 mins
At least 7 people in Seattle died from hypothermia during the extreme cold King County officials report at least seven people have died in Seattle since Thursday due to exposure to extreme cold. Casey Martin