KENT, Wash. — Kent City Council discussed a potential camping ban on public property on Tuesday. This comes after one of the largest encampments in unincorporated King County was removed a few months ...

KENT, Wash. — The Kent City Council voted unanimously to pass a public camping ban on Tuesday night. The ordinance bans camping outside of designated camping areas to keep people from sleeping near ...

The Seattle Times’ Project Homeless is supported by Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation and Seattle Foundation. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over Project Homeless content. Long ...

KENT, Wash. — The Kent City Council unanimously approved its camping ban ordinance on Tuesday. The push came largely in part to clear people from sleeping near businesses or along the Green River.

Another Pacific Northwest community has increased restrictions for homeless encampments, making it easier for sweeps and cleanups to occur, with the Kent City Council voting 6-0 Monday night to enact ...

Could Kent be the next western Washington city to ban camping as a way to address its homeless problems? The city council has discussed the proposal, but appear to be at a crossroads. Ordinance ...

The Kent City Council has unanimously approved a measure that will ban people from camping in public places, specifically in areas along the Green River, in parks, along trails, and other green spaces ...

KENT, Wash. — A push to strengthen a camping ban will be considered by city leaders next week to keep people from pitching tents near businesses or in environmentally sensitive areas. The Kent City ...