Clarifying three common misconceptions about Spokane's proposed ordinance.
There’s broad support for a new approach. Making it a reality won’t be simple.
Mutual aid and nonprofit groups are working to help unhoused people survive in subzero temperatures. More help is needed.
On the coldest day this winter, Trent staff was telling people they could come get warm, then they had to leave. It was all a misunderstanding.
As officials on all sides of the homelessness debate express optimism about shelter and supportive housing capacity, new data showing hundreds of households skipping bills and groceries to cover rent costs suggests the crisis is far from over.
The resolution comes the same day a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order preventing a sweep of the encampment.
The update follows RANGE’s reporting that revealed the shelter was operating above its permitted occupancy.
Camp leaders and state officials say the move was disruptive. Some of the information provided by police was incorrect and misleading.
This contradicts listed bed availability of 275 and messaging from city administration that Trent can “flex” even higher to accommodate shelter needs
Service providers say, and city officials confirm, that Trent has lacked handwashing facilities necessary to prevent disease transmission.
Here are the groups coordinating efforts to help unhoused people and how you can chip in.
When shelters fill, the city’s emergency warming response kicks in. The response, though, relies entirely on availability at Trent, which has no available beds or mats and no set capacity limit.
