News WA advocates call for freezing foster care ‘age-out’ during pandemic Young adults aging out of foster care face unique challenges in normal times, say advocates. Now, they face even greater risks. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / June 3, 2020
This Changes Everything Podcast | Homelessness, coronavirus and our frayed safety net Season 1 , Episode 6 / May 27, 2020 Reporter David Kroman discusses the impacts of widespread need, the government's response and a possible new era of empathy.
Inside Cascade PBS Join Soledad O’Brien for a virtual talk on homelessness and COVID-19 Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle. by Anne Christnovich / May 1, 2020
News COVID-19 spurs reckoning in crowded homeless shelters As one of King County's largest shelter providers moves clients into a hotel, advocates seek to avoid a return to the status quo. by David Kroman / April 13, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for building more tiny house villages In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Sharon Lee / April 6, 2020
Politics New WA state budget won’t solve problem of foster kids in crisis The state Legislature approved nearly $16 million in new funding last week, but the effort may come up short in fixing an overwhelmed system. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2020
Politics Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session Homelessness, transportation, climate change, Boeing among the main themes in Olympia. by Shauna Sowersby / March 13, 2020
Opinion How to fund coronavirus relief? Tax big business When the pandemic subsides, then we can take on the homelessness crisis. by Katie Wilson / March 13, 2020
Opinion Poor people vie for a 'golden ticket' in King County's absurd housing lottery If this is what it takes to secure a Section 8 housing voucher, it's no wonder voters are embracing socialism. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2020
Politics As people with disabilities fall into homelessness, WA lawmakers seek a fix The growing divide between federal disability income and rent is leading more people into homelessness. by David Kroman / February 25, 2020
Opinion Washington's Legislature has the tools — and the mandate — to tackle homelessness The public wants its representatives to act. These bills in Olympia could help. by Hans Zeiger / February 24, 2020
News Sawant revives 'tax Amazon' campaign to address homelessness The proposal runs parallel to a proposed tax on large companies in Olympia. by David Kroman / February 12, 2020
News Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments. by David Kroman / February 10, 2020 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2020
Opinion As support for a business tax in King County builds, should progressives celebrate? Suddenly Amazon and other corporate backers are willing to make a concession — but only to avoid a larger one. by Katie Wilson / February 5, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm