Homelessness

Judge officially rules camp is a public nuisance, and a hazard.

Paying homeless people on a monthly basis to get them out of poverty.

Chelan County will conduct its annual Homeless Point in Time Count on Thursday, January 26. The outreach event is part of a nationally-coordinated effort which is held on the same day in hundreds of communities nationwide. Sasha Sleiman, Chelan County housing program coordinator, says the count accomplishes much more than establishing the basic metrics of the area's homeless population... Read Mor

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.

The Yakima County Department of Human Services conducted the survey on February 24th across Yakima County.

NCW Librarians and staff will help direct those who need food/housing services in your specific region.

The Federal Housing and Urban Development agency will grant $5.2 million to 11 WA counties, including Benton and Franklin

Tucked away in Eastern Washington, far from "big city problems," is the largest homeless camp in Washington State.