News Roundup

Council Rejects Nickelsville Legislation

The city council rejects legislation that would have expanded the parts of the city where homeless encampments are allowed.

07/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Extra Fizz: Nickelsville Vote Monday

Nickelsville vote Monday will likely be 4-5. Or 5-4.

07/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Panel Approves Encampment Expansion Bill

The city council's housing committee approved legislation expanding the areas of the city where temporary homeless encampments are allowed, to the chagrin of some homeless advocates who say they're being "redlined."

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Approves $500,000 For Nickelsville Move

The city council approves $500,000 for shelter and services for Nickelsville residents who will likely be evicted on September 1.

06/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Nickelsville Residents Protest Notice of Eviction from Illegal Encampment

Residents of Nickelsville, the tent city that has been camping illegally in Southwest Seattle for two years, show up at City Hall to protest their impending eviction from the site.

06/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett