Nonprofit sets up new homeless encampment following Snohomish County sweep
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT – Snohomish County homeless advocates and nonprofits have set up a tent encampment in response to a county eviction of unhoused residents from public grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic. On a privately-owned abandoned lot owned by Rucker Investments on Rucker Avenue, 83 people experiencing homelessness have assembled […]
Homeless accuse County of ignoring their needs
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Since June 19, about 50 homeless residents have been camped at the Northeast corner of the Snohomish County Campus. The camp houses 30 tents, is enclosed in a chain linked fence, contains four porta potties, and three washing stations. Between June 21 to June 23, the Lynnwood Times […]
