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Homelessness 'is no longer just Seattle’s problem'

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Homelessness, and especially people living outside is a growing problem across the country. Seattle and other expensive cities feel the brunt of that rise, but the crisis is showing up in smaller, suburban cities too.

Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick explains how one King County city’s experience details how things can cycle, and how we might be able to make change.

Information on the free Seattle/King County clinic: https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/

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