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Spokane aims to reduce homelessness by 40% with regional authority
County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered.
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Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing
While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.
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Jail or treatment? Seattle City Council is split on drug possession
Councilmembers narrowly rejected a bill to allow the City Attorney’s Office to prosecute possession and public use.
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Everett shelter got $3M in COVID relief despite complaints
Local officials signed new contracts with The Hand Up Project after two residents died last year and former employees alleged financial mismanagement.
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King County Council sends Human Services levy to August ballot
In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents.