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Homeless encampment at Peoples Park, a historic site of political activism
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Massive Clean Up at Woodland Park

Eve of Massive Sweep Tuesday morning, Woodland Park will finally be cleared. Campers are scrambling to leave with help of outreach workers. This may be largest homeless encampment sweep under @MayorofSeattle. Area so massive, it is scheduled to happen over several days. On the Move @SeattleParks giving homeless campers rides out of Woodland Park today before Tuesday’s sweep. Several gracious campers spoke to me about their next steps. Several people like “Cassandra” have found a place to stay with the help of city outreach workers. #Seattle Not Again Earlier today, I was at Woodland Park trying to document this sprawling homeless encampment before it’s cleared. Out of nowhere comes this far left activist with “Stop the Sweeps Seattle.” She’s a Read More ›

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Mayor Bruce Harrell on Sustainable Change

@MayorofSeattle being praised by many neighbors living around problematic homeless encampments in Seattle. Others now feeling hopeful their encampment will soon be cleared. Read More ›
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Capitol Hill Clean Up

Unclear how many homeless were living at this Capitol Hill encampment. I counted around 20 tents and structures. Also want to know how many took offers for shelter referrals and support services. Read More ›
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Two Seattle police at Seward Park
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Dead Body Found in Porta Potty in Seattle Park

Despite grisly scenes such as this, or the recent report that the U.S. has surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the span of a year, cities like New York City and Seattle continue to pursue failed policies to combat homelessness and drug addiction. Read More ›