Four things to do if you see a stranger in distress If you see a stranger on the sidewalk who you think might be in trouble — they're yelling or they seem upset, or you don't know if they've passed out — what should you do? Bill Radke
Fragmented homeless services, no more. Seattle area to consolidate response Officials in Seattle and King County say they plan to create a single, independent body to oversee the regional response to homelessness. Kate Walters
Seattle homeless population is third largest in U.S., after LA and NYC In Seattle and Washington state, increases in the homeless population outpace the national rate. Kate Walters
Giving to panhandlers: A priest, a rabbi and an advocate discuss this dilemma Ultimately, giving money to people on the street is an individual decision. We talked to a priest, a rabbi, and a homelessness expert to help you decide. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Where do the drugs that arrive on Seattle streets come from? The cartels are incredibly creative. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Seattle program aims to 'turn off spigot' to homelessness In its first six months a pilot program to help vulnerable families stay housed has kept more than 200 people from becoming homeless, according to a report from the Seattle Human Services Department. Kamna Shastri
Seattle was ‘asleep at the switch’ when Amazon started, says King County exec Seattle struggled with homelessness. As Amazon grew, people started sleeping in tents and vehicles all over Seattle. And the cost of services to them was exploding. Carolyn Adolph
Seattle Council candidate ends campaign over 'threats of sexual violence' and 'racism' On Wednesday, Christopher Rufo sent a letter to supporters to tell them he was ending his campaign. Rufo wrote that his “ideas” so enraged critics that they attacked him and his family online. David Hyde
Local community feels the impact of HIV cases in North Seattle The number of new HIV cases among people who are homeless in North Seattle has continued to rise in recent weeks. Public health officials say there are now 14 confirmed cases in a cluster that's causing serious concern. Kate Walters
