January 14th, 2026

Katie Wilson Era Begins With Cancelled Encampment Sweep

The trucks were ready. The schedule was set. City crews were supposed to be in Ballard this morning to clear a homeless encampment near the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Then the email went out to KOMO News at 5 p.m. last night. The removal is off. Indefinitely postponed.

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