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Dangerous Levels of Meth in Rooms Delays Homeless Hotel Opening in Federal Way

Jonathan Choe
February 2, 2023
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In joint investigation, @thehoffather and I uncovered REAL reason why opening is delayed at homeless hotel in Federal Way that used to be a Red Lion. King County found “high levels of methamphetamine” in rooms. Mayor and council left in dark. @KC_RHA @kcexec @GovInslee

More to Come

@thehoffather and I are dropping another related story next week. Feb. 6 the Public comment period ends for Stevenson Motel. Feb. 7 is the Federal Way City Council meeting. Going to be packed. @kcexec @GovInslee and other state law makers expected to be called out. @KC_RHA

Temporary Shelter?

Officials say former Red Lion was always supposed to one of the primary places to house homeless in Federal Way. But these meth related delays are reason why Stevenson is now also in play, and causing concerns for another neighborhood.

Brace Yourselves

Every community should expect more homeless hotels. Democrat sponsored HB 1220 is reason why. Even if majority in community oppose homeless hotels, it doesn’t matter. Cities say too costly to fight. Local officials LOSING POWER to state.

Read Jonathan Choe’s and Ari Hoffman’s Extensive Report

Jonathan Choe

Journalist and Senior Fellow, Center on Wealth and Poverty
Jonathan Choe is a journalist and Senior Fellow with Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth and Poverty, covering homelessness issues for its Fix Homelessness initiative. Prior to joining Discovery, Choe spent several years as one of the lead reporters at KOMO-TV, consistently the top rated television station in Seattle. His in depth stories on crime and deep dive investigations into the homeless crisis led to measurable results in the community, including changes in public policy. Choe has more than two decades of experience in television news behind the scenes and in front of the camera for ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and Tribune. He has also been nominated and honored with multiple industry awards including an Emmy. Choe spent several years teaching classes on emerging media and entrepreneurship to under privileged youth in inner city Chicago. As an independent journalist, Choe also contributes regularly to the Mill Creek View and Lynnwood Times and has reported on exclusive stories in the past year for Daily Wire and The Postmillennial.