Like Many U.S. Cities, Seattle Struggles With Crime And Homelessness During Pandemic Era
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 12: A volunteer removes trash from a homeless encampment on March 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The non-profit We Heart Seattle staged the trash cleanup. The city government is currently working to remove such encampments from shared spaces throughout Seattle. According to a recent report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis, the COVID-19 pandemic put undue pressure on the city's shelter system and delayed funds for new housing, leading to an increase in homelessness. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)