Proposal would set limits on when homeless camps can be cleared in Washington

State lawmakers in Olympia are set to hold a hearing Tuesday on House Bill 2489, which addresses public camping regulations.

Cities would face restrictions on sweeping homeless encampments under WA bill

The bill comes after the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which held that local ...
The Olympian

Olympia mayor gives update on plans to close the ‘Jungle’ encampment

We’re not going to do this alone, and we’re going to attempt to do it in a way that’s compassionate,” the city manager said.
KREM

Next phase of Olympia’s homeless plan almost ready

A neighborhood like no other in Olympia is almost ready for its grand opening. Residents will start moving into 30 brand new homes in downtown’s “Plum Street Village” early next month, and they won’t ...

WA bill would restrict when cities can clear homeless encampments

A bill that would significantly limit when cities and counties in Washington can clear homeless encampments received its first hearing Tuesday in Olympia, setting up a sharp debate over local control ...
AOL

Percival Canyon in west Olympia closed to encampments. Dozens moved in final phase

Thirty-two people have been moved into transitional housing after the city of Olympia completed the final phase of closing Percival Creek Canyon to homeless encampments last week. The west Olympia ...