Kent is the latest to join a growing list of cities banning, or trying to ban, homeless camping on public property. Business owners say they’re frustrated by constant break-ins, but some wonder if a ...

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 ...

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 ...