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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
