Can a city banish its poor? WA's highest court is asked to weigh in
Being in the Top 10 isn't always a good thing. Especially when it comes to homelessness. Washington state ranks number nine in the number of unshel...
Being in the Top 10 isn't always a good thing. Especially when it comes to homelessness. Washington state ranks number nine in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals, or those living on the street, and in the top five of the total number of people experiencing homelessness. The crisis escalated between 2020 and 2022, when that number jumped by 10%. This rapid and tumultuous rise continues unabated based on the sheer number of people facing eviction who are contacting the Northwest Justice Project for legal help.