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Claim Text: The Washington Department of Ecology warned in 2020 that Washington state is experiencing the fifth-highest per-capita rate of unsheltered homelessness in the nation.
Simplified Text: The Washington Department of Ecology stated in 2020 that Washington state had the fifth-highest per-capita rate of unsheltered homelessness in the nation.
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Claim Maker: Washington Department of Ecology
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2020", "statistic": "fifth-highest per-capita rate of unsheltered homelessness", "organization": "Washington Department of Ecology" }
Subject Tags: Statistics Homelessness Government Report
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Created: October 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM (1 week ago)

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Why Is Seattle Keeping Her From Cleaning Up Trash?

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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/why-is-seattle-keeping-her-from-cleaning-up-trash

A Seattle resident started a nonprofit, We Heart Seattle, to clean up public spaces and help the homeless, collecting over 2 million pounds of trash. Despite its success, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is investigating the group for alleged improper handling of materials, potentially hindering its operations.

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