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Lynnwood uses disaster shelters for the homeless. Could Seattle?
Manufactured in Everett, the easy-to-construct structures were made for hurricane relief, but have been serving another purpose closer to home.
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Crime is rare in Seattle — unless you ask my neighbors on Nextdoor
When I stroll through my current neighborhood, which straddles Phinney Ridge and Greenwood, I frequently witness signs welcoming immigrants or
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WA landlords continue to turn away applicants with Section 8 vouchers, despite new law
The rules kicked in last September, but the state does not provide any enforcement on violators.
Growth
WA advocates are asking for $100M more to fight homelessness
They say the Legislature needs to double the Housing Trust Fund to make a dent in the state's affordable housing shortage.
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Man used as proof that ‘Seattle Is Dying’ tells his story
Robert Champagne says KOMO’s special inaccurately portrayed him. To start, he hasn't been homeless for more than three years.