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Closing The Jungle With Long-Term Solutions | Seattle News
Olympia’s mayor unveils a bold, compassionate plan to close “The Jungle,” a decade-old homeless encampment housing 200 people, with a phased strategy focused on long-term solutions—not just removal. Partnering with Lacey, Thurston County, and service providers, the city aims to expand housing, boost shelters, and connect residents with critical support before displacement. Mayor Payne warns that past closures without alternatives led to scattered, unsafe outcomes, so this time, the focus is on stability, not speed. With 14 successful prior closures showing that proactive support leads to…
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