The return of a homeless camp to a Seattle neighborhood is raising crime and safety concerns, but few neighbors are surprised that it's back.
People who live or work in Ballard say the return of homeless people living in cars and RVS along NW Leary Way has also brought back rampant drug use, trash and crime.
About a dozen recreational vehicles, as well as a few cars, are lined up on the streets surrounding the Office Max on NW Leary Way in Ballard. Seattle has a 72-hour time limit on street parking but people in the area said the homeless have been in place for more than a week and a half and many are uneasy with what they see.
Sean, who works nearby and also wanted his last name withheld, said every morning he shows up for work there are fires in the parking lot. Bruce Drager, who does homeless advocacy work, was checking in with the homeless along Leary Way on Monday. Drager said city policies to clear out these encampments are only perpetuating the problems.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
An engineering marvel in Seattle: Touring the Ballard Locks and fish ladderThe Hiram H. Chittenden Locks were created in 1917, part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal that connects inland lakes Washington and Union with the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean.
Read more »
Seattle Police Lieutenant Files Tort Complaint Against City of Seattle Over Workplace Accountability ControversiesSeattle Police Lieutenant John O'Neil has filed a tort complaint alleging harassment and discrimination following his accountability enforcement. He claims racism and gender bias influenced his removal from key roles, despite clearances in internal investigations.
Read more »
This Week in Seattle Seahawks History: Refs hand Cowboys win in SeattleAre you ready for a weekly blast from the Seahawks teams of the past?
Read more »
Seattle City Council member pushes for ordinance to make Seattle nightlife saferSeattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle released a new plan to make nightlife in Seattle safer, specifically targeting violence near hookah lounges.
Read more »
Family of teen killed in Seattle launches fundraiser to help homeless peopleThe father of a murdered student at Garfield High School is doing all he can to keep his son's memory alive.
Read more »
Rantz: Thanks to inaction, this Seattle homeless man could be one of many deaths this winterIt's winter in Seattle and too many local homeless face tough odds of survival due to inaction from local Democrats.
Read more »