H-SYNC — Housing Stability for Youth in Courts — has piloted using evidence-based surveys to identify teenagers in need of support services.

Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities.

The $750,000 pilot program has struggled to meet promises after state officials chose a lobbying firm to build the hotline service from scratch.

As the American Rescue Plan Act expires, the resulting budget gap equals more than 300 emergency beds for those experiencing homelessness.

Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues.

But they disagree on whether to go left or right.

Though the funds helped dozens of young people secure housing, delays and slow spending stalled some programs in their first year.

County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered.

While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.

Councilmembers narrowly rejected a bill to allow the City Attorney’s Office to prosecute possession and public use.

Local officials signed new contracts with The Hand Up Project after two residents died last year and former employees alleged financial mismanagement.

In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents.

The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood.