Point-In-Time count has record number of volunteers assisting in homelessness census effort
Organizers with the City of Spokane said they have more volunteers than any year previous.
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Spokane homeless veterans to have access to services at Saturday event
Spokane veterans experiencing homelessness will have access to a variety of services at Saturday’s “Veteran Stand Down” event.
Volunteers to conduct Spokane's annual homeless survey Thursday night
Volunteers will take to Spokane streets on Thursday night to help conduct the city's annual Point-in-Time count.
When shelters fill up, this is how some of Spokane's homeless stay warm
The homeless are bracing for another cold week with temperatures dipping into the teens.
City of Spokane opening emergency shelters, warming centers as temperatures dip
The City of Spokane has activated more services for those experiencing homelessness as more cold weather moves into the region.
Despite bed space, homeless camp fills downtown underpass
A downtown Spokane underpass is packed with people again. A spot where tents, and trash and trouble seem to hang out.
Substance treatment facility for local homeless people opens
A new substance treatment facility for Spokane's homeless community opened downtown on Tuesday.
City responds to concerns over South Cannon warming shelter's operator
Questions are being raised about the expected operator of the South Cannon warming shelter in downtown Spokane.
Getting to the root of the homelessness problem
In September, 4 News Now introduced you to a woman living in Spokane. Down her street was a growing homeless camp. She said she called everyone she could think of to come clear it out. But because the camp was within Spokane Valley city limits and Spokane Valley has no shelters, the city can't move them.
Spokane City Council enters agreement with Salvation Army for proposed new homeless shelter
The Spokane City Council has named the Salvation Army as the operator of a proposed new homeless shelter and possible warming centers. However, a physical location for the shelter has not yet been determined.
Answering your questions about Marysville's approach to homelessness
Earlier this week, 4 News Now reported on a program in Marysville that some believe could potentially be a solution to Spokane’s homelessness crisis.
Moses Lake non-profit busing homeless people to other parts of Washington, including Spokane
A Moses Lake non-profit is planning to help bus their homeless residents to other cities around Washington, including Spokane.
Spokane homeless advocates worried history will repeat itself as city searches for shelter
Three of the four buildings which served as warming centers last year will not reopen this winter and the only option on the table for a 24/7 shelter fell through this week. Mayor David Condon promises he has a plan, but some in Spokane worry history will repeat itself and hundreds will be left out in the cold yet again.
Get treatment or go to jail: Would an ultimatum help Spokane's homeless problems?
Is a possible answer to homelessness in a town of 70,000 people, just north of Seattle?
Running out of time: shelter plans stall with city council as cold temperatures roll in
Plans to turn the old Grocery Outlet building on East Sprague into a new shelter have stalled with the city council. Now that those plans are off the table, hundreds of men and women living on the street are in limbo as council members scramble to come up with a plan for the city's homeless.
Mayor, city council president candidates answer questions about homelessness in Spokane
Candidates for Spokane Mayor and City Council President gathered in front of an audience at the downtown Spokane Public Library on Thursday to discuss the most pressing issue in this election cycle: homelessness.
Downtown business closes its doors, citing concerns over location, safety
It's a bittersweet ending for Froyo Earth's first shop in Spokane.
Downtown business struggles with homeless people urinating on property
Many are used to grabbing coffee, jumping into the car and making the morning drive to work. But what if that morning routine included cleaning up after the homeless, too? For some people in downtown, that's the reality.
Project ID director concerned about non-profit as new homeless shelter moves in next door
When a Project ID staff member asked a homeless man camping on their property to leave on early Wednesday, his response was to get angry, start swearing and to then throw a brick through their glass door.
Family suing City of Spokane over homeless camp
A husband and wife and their adult son have filed a complaint in federal court over their treatment in a temporary camp outside Spokane City Hall.
Spokane Valley mayor says city wants to be part of homeless shelter discussion
The Spokane City Council unanimously approved a $1.8 million dollar purchasing agreement last week to turn the former Grocery Outlet building on Sprague into a homeless shelter.
"We had to do something" Food trucks team up to feed homeless Spokane Valley students
For homeless students in Spokane Valley, it's not a question of what they had for dinner, but if they even had a meal.
Spokane City Council votes unanimously in favor of new homeless shelter plan
The City of Spokane is looking to move forward with sustainable homelessness services.
Mayor, police chief voice concern over panhandling
While honoring two non-profits for their work during the winter, Mayor David Condon and Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl reaffirmed their mission to stop panhandling, while they emphasized the importance of the city's Give Real Change program.
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