Homelessness

Pierce County’s Unified Regional Approach (URA) to homelessness officially kicked off, but it is still unclear how the coalition will be led, what goals it will attempt to achieve and how it will operate.

Homeless-service providers and advocates say Pierce County is not effectively coordinating to keep the unhoused safe during extreme weather.

Ryan Mello, a Democrat, was elected in November to succeed Republican Bruce Dammeier, who was frequently at odds with county council.

In a news release, the city said it faces the “difficult decision” of closing most of those shelters in June 2025 because of the shortfall.

The new data paint a picture that shows progress as well as ongoing challenges in addressing homelessness in Southwest Washington’s largest city.

About twice a week, John Simpson sets out to the tired parts of downtown Olympia with his camera. He hopes his images could put a face to the issue of homelessness.

The Low Income Housing Institute will be converting the Oasis Inn in Tacoma into a mix of permanent housing, shelter units, and medical recovery rooms for unhoused people.

Washington’s Department of Commerce has a new plan for reducing homelessness in the state over the next five years.

The candidates vying to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate went head-to-head at a debate in Spokane, sparring over affordability, immigration, foreign affairs and fentanyl.

Pierce County’s collaborative response to the homelessness crisis lacks direction, transparency and accountability, a review has found.