Robert DeWitt takes down his tent as Seattle Police and Seattle Parks and Recreation arrive to set up a perimeter before sweeping unhoused people from Denny Park on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Seattle. DeWitt had stayed overnight with the hopes of talking with outreach services but was only approached by police. Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer
People living outside struggle to get on Seattle s housing waitlist as homelessness rises Apr 09, 2021
More people than ever are living outside around Seattle. A recent survey shows a 50% increase in tents since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkanâs office says the city is rapidly expanding shelter bed space, as community groups take on their own efforts to get people inside.
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Robert DeWitt moves belongings out of his tent as Seattle police and Parks and Recreation swept unhoused people from Denny Park on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Seattle. DeWitt had stayed overnight hoping to speak with outreach services but was only approached by police. Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer Just another day. Seattle clears Denny Park tent encampment, forcing unhoused people to relocate By
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People living in Seattleâs Denny Park were made to clear out by the city s Parks department and Seattle police Wednesday morning.
It was one of the first tent encampment sweeps without the cityâs now defunct Navigation Team, and one of the few to occur during the pandemic.
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World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
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Theron Doc B. McElroy, a decorated World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The family requests that birthday cards and messages be sent to Doc McElroy c/o Greenhurst Nursing Center, P.O. Box 458, Charleston, AR 72933.
Doc was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Sub Rosa to Scot and Isabelle McElroy and is the only survivor of their seven children. He is also among a dwindling number of World War II veterans.
He joined the U.S. Army on Dec. 26, 1941, and received an honorable discharge on Dec. 20, 1945. His service awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine Bar.
Benjamin Lubertus DeWitt October 29, 1941-January 6, 2021 Benjamin Lubertus DeWitt, 79, of Shell Rock, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa. Ben