Unsheltered People Sue to Overturn Burien’s Sleeping Ban
King County Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan heard arguments last week in a case several homeless Burien residents filed against the city. Read more. The post Unsheltered People Sue to Overturn...
View ArticleHow Medicaid cuts could affect Washington
Potential cuts to Medicaid could worsen Washington state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and threaten health benefits for nearly 2 million Washingtonians, state officials warn. Read more. The...
View ArticleNew York’s involuntary removal policy
New York City’s involuntary removal policy was supposed to make it easier to help mentally ill people who are unhoused get the care they need. In practice, it has raised impossible questions. Read...
View ArticleWashington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill
House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday. Read more. The post Washington House passes ‘rent...
View ArticleBills limiting cities’ homelessness regulation could return
Two bills to limit how much cities can regulate homelessness died in the Washington Legislature this session, but could come back next year. Read more. The post Bills limiting cities’ homelessness...
View ArticleHUD cuts could grow housing crisis
The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect. Read more. The post HUD cuts could grow housing crisis...
View ArticleKent approves SODA zones
Nine organizations signed letter opposing new ordinance as ‘not an effective option.’ Read more. The post Kent approves SODA zones appeared first on Evergreen Treatment Services (ETS).
View ArticleOutreach in Little Saigon
Workers for REACH spend several hours each day walking the blocks around 12th and Jackson, offering help to people on the streets. Read more. The post Outreach in Little Saigon appeared first on...
View ArticleSeattle sweeps break records
In the past two years, Seattle has taken down more than 8,000 tents, removing encampments at a breakneck pace that shatters recent historical precedent. Read more. The post Seattle sweeps break records...
View ArticleETS in Olympia: Advocating for Recovery and Housing at the State Capitol
This past 2025 legislative session, ETS was proud to show up and represent two important advocacy days at the Washington State Capitol: Recovery Advocacy Day (RAD) on February 6 and Housing and...
View ArticleThere’s Never Just One Path of Recovery
Our clients move mountains to make changes that work for them, achieve goals on their terms, and stay in treatment. We’ve walked alongside our participants as they crest peaks and navigate valleys for...
View ArticleCommunity Lifeline struggles
The nonprofit provides emergency shelter, meals, showers and other services in Shelton, and is underfunded. Read … Continued The post Community Lifeline struggles appeared first on Evergreen Treatment...
View ArticleKing County sues over homelessness, transit funding rules
King County and seven other governments sued Friday to block decrees that could halt millions of dollars for homeless aid and transit operations. Read more. The post King County sues over homelessness,...
View ArticleWashington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill
House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday. Read more. The post Washington House passes ‘rent...
View ArticleBills limiting cities’ homelessness regulation could return
Two bills to limit how much cities can regulate homelessness died in the Washington Legislature this session, but could come back next year. Read more. The post Bills limiting cities’ homelessness...
View ArticleHUD cuts could grow housing crisis
The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect. Read more. The post HUD cuts could grow housing crisis...
View ArticleKent approves SODA zones
Nine organizations signed letter opposing new ordinance as ‘not an effective option.’ Read more. The post Kent approves SODA zones appeared first on Evergreen Treatment Services (ETS).
View ArticleOutreach in Little Saigon
Workers for REACH spend several hours each day walking the blocks around 12th and Jackson, offering help to people on the streets. Read more. The post Outreach in Little Saigon appeared first on...
View ArticleSeattle sweeps break records
In the past two years, Seattle has taken down more than 8,000 tents, removing encampments at a breakneck pace that shatters recent historical precedent. Read more. The post Seattle sweeps break records...
View ArticleETS in Olympia: Advocating for Recovery and Housing at the State Capitol
This past 2025 legislative session, ETS was proud to show up and represent two important advocacy days at the Washington State Capitol: Recovery Advocacy Day (RAD) on February 6 and Housing and...
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