City of Kirkland hopeful hotel purchase will fill Eastside homeless shelter gaps

The City of Kirkland believes a new La Quinta Inn will fill vital housing gaps for people experiencing homelessness on the Eastside. The Kirkland City Council just unanimously approved the facility’s use for housing, addiction rehabilitation, and other services.

The facility — located where State Route 520, Northup Way, and Lake Washington Boulevard meet — is a partnership between the city and King County.

The center will be a long-term housing facility with wraparound services like mental health treatment, drug and alcohol rehab, and job counseling.

King County moving forward with plan to convert Kirkland hotel into homeless shelter

“The design of it is for folks to make a

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