Seattle's homelessness numbers surged by 7,000 since 2016. Kettle emphasizes the urgent need for action in King County.

SEATTLE, Wash. — As COVID-19 worsened throughout 2020, so did homelessness. During a time when preventing the spread of the virus was first priority, it was nearly impossible to shelter people in the ...

City advocates say homelessness and open-air drug use are worsening across Seattle amid growing concerns about Mayor Katie Wilson's administration.

SEATTLE - Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and ...

During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region. “We have to also remember that homelessness in ...

A Seattle hotel owner is suing the city of Seattle and King County, alleging officials broke contracts when they leased her property as a homeless shelter and returned it damaged and uninhabitable.

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