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11,829 — Report shows another big jump in people living on streets, in vehicles, or in parks as sheltered totals drop

New “Point In Time” reporting reveals a sharp rise in King County’s unsheltered population, even as officials say the overall trajectory of the crisis may be slowing. Any slowdown is a complicated trend. According to data from the King County … Continue reading →

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Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists

1. After PubliCola reported on a King County Council supplemental budget amendment that would have prohibited spending county funds on safer… The post County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists appeared first on PubliCola.

The Best Restaurants in Tacoma

Often thought of as Seattle’s southern little sister, Tacoma has surged in population in the last decade, and Washington State’s third-largest city can definitely hold its own against its siblings when it comes to its food scene. From fried chicken and waffles in Lincoln to luscious bagel sandwiches in Edison City, from Vegas-style fine dining […]

Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024

By Erica C. Barnett The King County Regional Homelessness Authority released a high-level summary  of its biennial “point in time… The post Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024 appeared first on PubliCola.

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

‘Get off my front lawn’ — A plea for quiet at Capitol Hill’s Pride Place affordable LGBTQIA+ senior housing

By Matt Dowell What happens when a city makes a place for its LGBTQIA+ seniors to remain in the middle of the changing queer-friendly community many of them grew up in? On Broadway just between Pine and Pike, Lots of … Continue reading →

The Cuff is taking over Queer/Bar — a year after Queer/Bar sold off The Cuff

With a Pike/Pine business couple ready to step away from the nightlife industry, some musical chairs is being played out in Capitol Hill’s gay bar scene. Queer/Bar is getting familiar new owners. Seattle Gay Scene reports: Every Pride, there’s pretty … Continue reading →

Seattle considers emergency ordinance allowing problem streets to be closed over crime and gun violence

The Seattle City Council’s public safety committee Tuesday will consider a proposed emergency ordinance that would allow officials to indefinitely shut down a Seattle street to traffic to address public safety concerns and gun violence. The proposal comes as Mayor … Continue reading →

Here is why the Seattle City Council is canceling a summer of comprehensive plan committee meetings

Monday’s planned meeting of the Seattle City Council’s comprehensive plan was canceled. Unfortunately, the canceled committee meeting is news. A June Washington Court of ...