Arizona Homelessness News

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Brandon Gray

Man arrested in ‘The Zone’ after refusing to leave tent, threatening workers, Phoenix police say

A man was arrested Wednesday after an incident involving homeless outreach workers in "The Zone" homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix.
5 days ago
The stretch of 12th Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets at the Zone homeless encampment...
Kevin Stone

2nd block cleared out in Phoenix’s Zone homeless encampment

A second block at the Zone homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix was cleared Wednesday as enhanced cleanup operations continue.
6 days ago
A homeless person sits in the median at an intersection Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Phoenix.  (AP...
Luke Forstner

Valley heat especially dangerous for those experiencing homelessness

Summer temperatures have come to the Valley, and those experiencing homelessness are most at risk of the heat’s adverse effects.
6 days ago
FILE - A large homeless encampment sits in Phoenix, on Aug. 5, 2020. The city is wrangling with two...
Associated Press

Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter

Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds of people as summer temperatures soar.
11 days ago
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Brandon Gray

Phoenix region to partner with federal government to address homelessness

A new federal program will help the Phoenix area to address homelessness, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments.
18 days ago
Tents lined Ninth Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets before cleanup efforts in the Pho...
Kevin Stone

ACLU claims Phoenix violated court order while cleaning up Zone homeless encampment

The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the city of Phoenix of violating a court order while cleaning up part of the Zone homeless encampment last week.
20 days ago
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KTAR.com

Tempe, Maricopa County partner to create a $10 million homeless shelter from a motel

The city of Tempe will rehabilitate a motel to temporarily house more than 100 people experiencing homelessness.
21 days ago
Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during a press conference in Phoenix on May 15, 2023. (KTAR News Photo/Colt...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs calls new budget ‘important step forward’

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday the budget she negotiated with the Republican legislative majority isn’t perfect, but “is an important step forward.”
22 days ago
Ninth Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets before and after a cleanup operation on May 1...
Kevin Stone

Zone cleanup is just small part of work to combat Phoenix homelessness

The high-profile cleanup of the encampment known as the Zone is just a fraction of the work being done to help people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix.
25 days ago
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Kevin Stone

1 block down: Phoenix starts cleanup of Zone homeless encampment

The city of Phoenix and partner agencies started the laborious process of cleaning up the sprawling downtown-area homeless encampment known as the Zone.
27 days ago
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SuElen Rivera

Ground breaks on 100-bed temporary housing facility in Phoenix

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for a temporary housing facility in Phoenix that will be used to assist older adults experiencing homelessness.
1 month ago
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Kevin Stone

As temperatures rise, over 200 Heat Relief Network locations open across Valley

The Maricopa Association of Governments and its partners operate the regional Heat Relief Network from May 1 to Sept. 30 each year.
1 month ago
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KTAR.com

Maricopa County extends homeless shelter agreement with Phoenix through January 2025

Maricopa County announced Monday it has approved the extension of an agreement with the city of Phoenix to supply temporary shelter services to dozens of individuals experiencing homelessness.
1 month ago
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KTAR.com

Judge denies Phoenix’s ask for stay on ruling to clean up the Zone with appeal pending

A Maricopa County judge has rejected Phoenix's request to put an order to clean up the Zone homeless encampment on hold while the city appeals the ruling.
1 month ago
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KTAR.com

Phoenix to appeal judge’s ruling requiring The Zone homeless cleanup

Phoenix is asking a judge for a stay on an injunction while it appeals the case to clean up the homeless encampment known as The Zone near downtown by July 10.
1 month ago
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SuElen Rivera

Maricopa County grants $3.8M for heat relief to help homeless population

Maricopa County on Wednesday approved $3.8 million in funding to assist in heat relief for the homeless population.
1 month ago
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Kevin Stone

Here’s what 2023 point-in-time count found about Valley homelessness trends

More people are experiencing homelessness in metro Phoenix than a year ago, but fewer are going without shelter, according to this year’s point-in-time count.
1 month ago
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Kevin Stone

Permanent cleanup of Zone homeless encampment in Phoenix to start in 2 weeks

The block-by-block process of permanently moving hundreds of people out of the Zone homeless encampment in Phoenix will start May 10, the city said.
1 month ago
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Kevin Stone

Here’s what Phoenix says it’s doing about ‘Zone’ homeless encampment

The city of Phoenix on Friday released details about how it will address the downtown homeless encampment known as the Zone.
2 months ago
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KTAR.com

Mayor Kate Gallego seeks solutions for downtown homeless encampment

The homeless encampment known as "the Zone" in downtown Phoenix has become a growing issue and Mayor Kate Gallego is actively seeking solutions.
2 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

Arizona judge orders city of Phoenix to find solution for homeless encampment

An Arizona judge on Monday ordered the city of Phoenix to find a solution for the homeless encampment, otherwise known as "the Zone."
2 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

Phoenix restaurant owner speaks about turmoil surrounding homeless encampment

As homelessness in downtown Phoenix rises, a restaurant shop owner is counting on change from officials to revitalize the heart of the city.
3 months ago
Associated Press

Federal judge orders Phoenix to stop sweeps of downtown homeless encampment

A federal judge has temporarily halted the city of Phoenix from conducting sweeps of a huge homeless encampment downtown.
6 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Lawsuit accuses Phoenix of letting large homeless encampment get out of hand

A group of Phoenix residents and business owners are hoping their lawsuit will force the city take action to curb a large homeless encampment they say is ruining their neighborhood.
10 months ago