homelessness

According to a recent study, Washington State isn't "all they can be" when it comes to veterans, especially those looking for a place to retire.

New Wenatchee City Councilmember Mayra Navarro Gomez brings a holistic approach to tackling homelessness and critical infrastructure needs.

The City of Wenatchee took its first steps to erect a fence around the area of the State Route 285 overpass at the west end of the Sen. George Sellar Bridge on Thursday. Crews from the City's Parks, Public Works, and Police Departments worked to prep and clean the grass-covered knolls and pedestrian accesses at the location and escorted several homeless people from the property...

Recent Supreme Court decision may lead to more stringent laws on outdoor sleeping.

The results of this year's Homeless Point In Time Count for Chelan and Douglas Counties are in, and the numbers indicate a slightly bleaker picture than last year. The 2024 count surveyed 141 people who are experiencing homelessness in the two-county area, marking an increase of 16...

The task force sets priorities for homeless services and programs in the two counties.

Community Development Director Glen DeVries shared that the initial delivery date was pushed from April to July.

Washington State is in the top 10 in the U.S. for the number of unsheltered homeless individuals, or those living on the street.  But The Center Square also reports the Evergreen state ranks in the top 5 in total homeless figures as of 2022 and has more homelessness than states with much larger populations like Ohio, Texas and Michigan. Some ...

A recent report by the Department of Commerce found that 39-percent of people surveyed said housing and homelessness are the top problems facing the state.