Seattle, King County officials call for state to continue signature homelessness program

Homeless people in Pioneer Square face both support and stigmatization

The presence of unhoused individuals in Seattle has become more visible, particularly in areas like Pioneer Square. With this visibility, perceptions of poverty increasingly shape the reputation of the neighborhood, reinforcing long-standing stigmas. In 2024, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) reported a 28% increase in the number of people living unsheltered in the county since 2022. This is likely an undercount, according …

Local officials call for state to continue signature homelessness program

Since 2022, the program has cleared more than 70 encampments of people living outdoors next to highways across five counties, bringing nearly 80% of them inside.

Seattle, King County officials call for state to continue signature homelessness program

Officials from Seattle and King County are urging the state to carve a slice out of its tight budget to continue funding its signature homelessness program, which some described as the “gold standard” when it comes to addressing encampments.

Op-Ed: Harrell’s Record on Homelessness Is Cynical, Cruel, and Cosmetic - The Urbanist

Sweeps have tripled under Mayor Harrell, but shelter capacity has shrunk, and the number of people who are unsheltered remains stubbornly high. Walking around Seattle’s streets and parks, you might notice the tents are fewer and farther between than when Mayor Bruce Harrell took office a few years ago. You might think “Wow, Harrell is really making progress on homelessness!” This week, Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim set the record straight. The…

Seattle’s Homeless Crisis: More Sweeps, No Solutions

The following article was adapted from a monologue on The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI and reflects the author’s opinion. A recent article from The Seattle Times touts a record number of homeless encampment removals across the city. On the surface, that may seem like progress. After all, clearing out encampments sounds like a step toward a cleaner, safer Seattle. But dig a little deeper, and the numbers reveal a far more troubling real…

State Budget Cuts Could Halt Successful Encampment Resolution Program

By Erica C. Barnett A program started under former governor Jay Inslee to resolve encampments on state-owned rights of way… The post State Budget Cuts Could Halt Successful Encampment Resolution Program appeared first on PubliCola.