Homelessness is one of the biggest issues faced in Seattle and King County. On any given night there are more than 11,000 people experiencing homelessness county-wide. This is a complicated issue that evokes strong emotions from people across the region.

KUOW’s homelessness reporter Kate Walters speaks about the challenges that come with reporting on this topic, what we know and what we don’t, and how she personally approaches the process of reporting on this beat.