Investigations
Washington youth homelessness organizations face upheaval
The outgoing director of the state Office of Homeless Youth noted that staff departures and the closure of A Way Home Washington caused “a tidal wave of change.”
The outgoing director of the state Office of Homeless Youth noted that staff departures and the closure of A Way Home Washington caused “a tidal wave of change.”
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response.
The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds.
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.