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Olympia's Jungle: Housing Over Removal | Seattle News
Olympia’s mayor is rallying the state for urgent help to tackle “The Jungle,” a sprawling 21-acre homeless encampment near I-5, where nearly 300 people live amid rising safety concerns—including a missing teen and a brutal assault. Rather than forcibly clearing the site, officials are pushing for a phased, housing-first strategy, ensuring units are ready before anyone moves. Mayor Dontae Payne insists no one will be displaced without shelter, warning that a rushed shutdown only fuels new camps. State Rep. Andrew Barkis backs the effort, calling the encampment a dangerous drug hub and urging…
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