Proposed Arizona law would crack down on homeless encampments
SB 1413 would require local governments to clean up encampments once they are reported, and homeless people on private property would be charged with trespassing.
SB 1413 would require local governments to clean up encampments once they are reported, and homeless people on private property would be charged with trespassing.
2023 poll: What is America’s biggest problem right now?
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
Amid cold snap, homeless organizations in Phoenix area do what they can to help those in need
With temperatures falling into the 30s during the overnight hours in the Valley, those who are homeless are at particular risk, and organizations are doing what they can to help those in need.
With temperatures falling into the 30s during the overnight hours in the Valley, those who are homeless are at particular risk, and organizations are doing what they can to help those in need.
Hawaii governor proposes plan to invest $1 billion in affordable housing
Green says his plan would help stem the exodus of people leaving the islands for less expensive places.
Green says his plan would help stem the exodus of people leaving the islands for less expensive places.
Point-in-time homeless count happening in Maricopa County
During the point-in-time count, volunteers scanned parks, riverbeds, and other areas in an effort to get an accurate number of men, women, and children who are experiencing homelessness at a single point in time.
During the point-in-time count, volunteers scanned parks, riverbeds, and other areas in an effort to get an accurate number of men, women, and children who are experiencing homelessness at a single point in time.
Judge rejects Phoenix's request to dismiss lawsuit over alleged failure to address homeless crisis
Nearly two dozen people and businesses are suing the city of Phoenix - not for money, but to force their hand in taking action to deal with the homelessness crisis.
Nearly two dozen people and businesses are suing the city of Phoenix - not for money, but to force their hand in taking action to deal with the homelessness crisis.
The number of homeless youth in Arizona is growing
Arizona doesn't have the highest youth homeless population in the country, but it saw the largest increase compared to other states.
Arizona doesn't have the highest youth homeless population in the country, but it saw the largest increase compared to other states.
Texas 7-Eleven store plays classical music to deter homeless population
The owner of a convenience store in Austin, Texas says the goal is to deter homeless individuals from being there and harassing customers. Some customers say they're all for the music, while others are annoyed by it.
The owner of a convenience store in Austin, Texas says the goal is to deter homeless individuals from being there and harassing customers. Some customers say they're all for the music, while others are annoyed by it.
Model shipping container homes to go on display in downtown Phoenix during Super Bowl
The homes will be on display from February to May, and after the display run is over, they will be transformed into transitional housing for the homeless.
The homes will be on display from February to May, and after the display run is over, they will be transformed into transitional housing for the homeless.
More cleanup underway at 'The Zone' in downtown Phoenix
Cleanup of "The Zone" follows a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU where a judge put restrictions on how the city conducts sweeps and handles personal property.
Cleanup of "The Zone" follows a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU where a judge put restrictions on how the city conducts sweeps and handles personal property.
Cleanup at Central Phoenix's 'The Zone' homeless encampment took place hours after court ruling
Hours after a court ruling, officials with the City of Phoenix conducted cleanup efforts at homeless encampment known as 'The Zone' in Central Phoenix.
Hours after a court ruling, officials with the City of Phoenix conducted cleanup efforts at homeless encampment known as 'The Zone' in Central Phoenix.
Judge lays down restrictions as Phoenix resumes homeless camp sweeps
A federal judge has imposed a number of restrictions on Phoenix city officials in relation to the resumption of homeless encampment sweeps.
A federal judge has imposed a number of restrictions on Phoenix city officials in relation to the resumption of homeless encampment sweeps.
Phoenix City Council votes to transform shipping containers into shelters as way to combat homelessness
Members of the Phoenix City Council have approved a new plan to combat the city's growing homeless problem, with the help of some shipping containers.
Members of the Phoenix City Council have approved a new plan to combat the city's growing homeless problem, with the help of some shipping containers.
Man behind unauthorized dinosaur sculptures near 'The Zone' uncovered
It looks like a dinosaur invasion of sorts, as two sculptures of the famous extinct animal showed up in a part of Phoenix that has been blighted by a homelessness problem. The problem is; the sculptures aren't supposed to be there.
It looks like a dinosaur invasion of sorts, as two sculptures of the famous extinct animal showed up in a part of Phoenix that has been blighted by a homelessness problem. The problem is; the sculptures aren't supposed to be there.
City of Phoenix documents identify man who owns unauthorized sculptures that were put up near 'The Zone'
We now know the name of a man who owns a number of dinosaur sculptures that have been erected in a part of Central Phoenix known as 'The Zone,' where a number of homeless people congregate. City of Phoenix officials have said the sculptures are not authorized to be there.
We now know the name of a man who owns a number of dinosaur sculptures that have been erected in a part of Central Phoenix known as 'The Zone,' where a number of homeless people congregate. City of Phoenix officials have said the sculptures are not authorized to be there.
Outreach Outnumbered: What advocates are up against helping booming unsheltered population in Arizona
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet
One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.
One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.
Unsheltered community in Phoenix area facing winter weather as advocates try to help
A big winter storm in Arizona, bringing rain, snow, and freezing temperatures along with it, means many people are changing their plans, but it also means those who don't have a roof over their heads are looking for ways to stay warm and dry.
A big winter storm in Arizona, bringing rain, snow, and freezing temperatures along with it, means many people are changing their plans, but it also means those who don't have a roof over their heads are looking for ways to stay warm and dry.
1 person burned in fire at 'the Zone' in downtown Phoenix
Firefighters say one person was hospitalized with burn injuries following reports of multiple tents on fire at "the Zone" during the early-morning hours of Nov. 14. The area is home to over a thousand homeless people near downtown Phoenix.
Firefighters say one person was hospitalized with burn injuries following reports of multiple tents on fire at "the Zone" during the early-morning hours of Nov. 14. The area is home to over a thousand homeless people near downtown Phoenix.
No Address': Film crew highlighting nationwide homeless problem comes to Arizona
A new feature film called "No Address" is being shot to address America's homeless problem. The film crew visited areas with the worst homeless crises - and thought brought them here to Arizona.
A new feature film called "No Address" is being shot to address America's homeless problem. The film crew visited areas with the worst homeless crises - and thought brought them here to Arizona.