homelessness

After the city re-opened many public restrooms, it removed portable restrooms installed in July just south of downtown.

Three years ago, Operation Rio Grande launched as a way to address crime and homelessness in Salt Lake City. But as people continue to struggle with homelessness, the way law enforcement engages with those communities has come under scrutiny.

The National Homelessness Law Center is asking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to leave homeless encampments up during the coronavirus pandemic, in lieu of an adequate alternative shelter.

On Thursday, community members protested the Salt Lake County Health Department’s efforts to clean up homeless campsites. It’s the second time in as many weeks that has happened.

The state of Utah, Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City launched Operation Rio Grande as an effort to address homelessness and crime in a downtown Salt…

Two portable restrooms opened Monday for people experiencing homelessness across the street from Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City. Because of the…

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Utahns have been encouraged to stay safe by staying home. But for people who don’t have a home, that can be an…

Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2020Creating Homeless Emergency PlansA bill addressing homeless safety and health in emergency conditions passed unanimously in…

Wednesday evening, Feb. 26, 2020Gerrymandering CompromiseUtah lawmakers have come to an agreement with the group behind a new anti-gerrymandering law over…

On the 11th day of her term as Salt Lake City Mayor, Erin Mendenhall fulfilled a campaign promise by announcing that a city-owned building in Sugar House…

With a pledge to link arms with businesses, nonprofits and residents to tackle tough issues like affordable housing and air quality, Erin Mendenhall took…

Southwest Utah is facing a lack of affordable housing — and it’s getting worse. But homelessness there doesn’t always look how you might imagine. Earlier…