Derelict motel being transformed into housing for people recovering from alcohol, drug addiction
An old Clark County motel known for drugs and crime is becoming a safe place for people to live and recover from addiction. Author: Tim Gordon Updated: 10:01 PM PDT March 15, 2021
HAZEL DELL, Wash. It s been a landmark for decades between Interstate 5 and Highway 99 at 78th Street in Hazel Dell. For many years though, it s been a sad landmark.
The old Value Motel offered $39 rooms and a place for serious trouble to flourish.
“Drugs everywhere, crime scenes, the police were they were even scared to come here, it was just awfulness,” said James Kasper.